Highway Worker - Summer Help

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : Rusk County Highway Department, WI

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number:

Department: Highway

Opening Date: 04/02/2026

Closing Date: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

The purpose of this position is to assist our highway department in seasonal work. Duties include patrolling state and county roads, flagging, road maintenance such as patching and janitorial shop work. This is a short-term position with anticipated start date of June 1. The position will work Monday-Thursday from 6:00am - 4:00pm.

Examples of Duties

Perform physical labor tasks such as hand shoveling material, raking topsoil, setting up road work signs, and running a string trimmer.

Erect signs and perform trash pickup and ditch cleaning.

Complete daily project timesheets.

Assist with cleaning of departmental facilities, including shops and storage yards.

Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal and public safety.

Responsible for personal safety at work and common-sense application of safety standards

Typical Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be able to apply understanding of rules, regulations, and guidelines in performance of job duties.

Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions.

High physical strength in order to perform manual labor.

Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

This job entails significant physical demands typically found in heavy industry or construction work, and with significant exposure to workplace hazards. Very frequent lifting, moving, bending, twisting, etc and standing for ong periods of time.

Work Environment

Position will require use of specialized clothing or use of common personal protective equipment. Environmental conditions will frequently impact physical comfort.

EOE / ADA Statement

Rusk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rusk County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.