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PORTAGE COUNTY Highway General Laborer in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of work of the manual nature related to the maintenance and construction of roads. Work may also extend into the operating of a variety of light and medium level equipment. Generally no supervision is given to other employees and direct supervision is received from a supervisor. Essential functions of position includes; Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks. Install and remove snow fence Replace guardrail, road patching Cut brush, tar cracks, use hand and small power tools Collect refuse from various roadways and other similar manual tasks. Operate light and medium duty equipment for plowing, sanding, salting as well as for the transporting of maintenance materials. Operate industrial tractors for roadside maintenance Drive quad and tri axle trucks engaged in the transportation of construction and maintenance materials. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, and push/pull up to 85 pounds. Experience working physically demanding duties. Experience operating heavy equipment preferred. Must be available to be called to work seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day to handle emergency work conditions to provide safe and economic conditions. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations and hazards in the operation of assigned equipment. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 1st review date is Thursday, May 30th Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.