Temporary Road Maintenance Worker - DOT

General Description

Lake County is seeking temporary road maintenance workers to work from December 1, 2026 until March 31, 2027. These positions perform a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of County highways, bridges, drainage structures, other highway features, and DOT facilities. These positions perform semi-skilled work in operating tools and highway maintenance equipment. They also perform essential snow and ice control operations and will be on a 24 hour on-call status. Must be available to work during a scheduled callout during regular hours, after hours, weekends, and holidays. The regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am until 3:00 pm.

Essential Functions

• Operate snowplow trucks with plows and salt spreaders, tractors, chippers, compressors, jack hammers, generators, etc...
• Wash, grease, and assist in maintenance/servicing equipment including minor repairs and preventive maintenance
• Repair, replace, and patch asphalt and concrete surfaces and fill in aggregate shoulder ruts
• Direct and control traffic during road maintenance
• Remove and dispose of trash, dead animals, and other debris found on highways
• Trim and chip trees and shrubs
• Work from ladders or scaffolding
• Perform difficult physical labor and work under extreme weather conditions
• All duties are performed in accordance with the County safety code and established safe work practices
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Ability to follow directions
• Effectively problem solve
• Work well both individually and on a team
• Ability to work long hours day or night
• Strong communication skills
• Some knowledge of road maintenance equipment, tools, and materials

Education Requirement:

• Completion of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent
• Must possess a Class B Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes; Class A Preferred
• Requires a satisfactory driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Individual should have the ability to perform difficult physical labor and to regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• The position is exposed to extreme temperatures; wet conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; heights and other extreme hazards

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).