Patrol Worker (FallWinter LTE) Highway Operations

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha Countys Department of Public Works is seeking to fill 6 temporary Patrol Worker positions for the late-Fall 2026 to late-Winter 2027 season.

As a temporary Patrol Worker you will perform work involving maintenance and repair of highways roads bridges and right-of-ways including snow removal and de-icing operations. You may be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as: snowstorms windstorms and must have the ability to:

• perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions;
• operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of roads and right-of-ways; and
• effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural cultural socioeconomic educational racial ethnic and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

A Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required upon application; Class A CDL preferred.

Typical work hours: second shift 7:00 pm to 3:00 am Monday - Friday. (Please note the first week may be first shift 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Friday for onboarding/training purposes.)

Prior to hiring the final candidate is subject to work/education/certification reference(s) a criminal background and drivers license check and a Physical Exam consisting of a hearing test physical DOT Drug Test musculoskeletal evaluation and TB Assessment.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Patrol Worker click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.
3. Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License.
4. Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

In addition to the above candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Patrol Worker ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of Leading the Way we value teamwork and collaboration ethics and diversity communication efficiency and cost savings innovation and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves Is there a better way

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha our campus offers an on-site fitness center free parking and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems public markets performing arts music festivals and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals Brewers Bucks Wave Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws policies plans rules regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.