Highway Operator
Minocqua
Oneida County is now hiring for a Highway Operator position with the Highway Department. This position will work out of the Minocqua shop in the winter months and Rhinelander shop in the summer months.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
Position is responsible for repairing, clearing, and maintaining highways, roads, rights-of-way, and roadsides while operating a variety of vehicles, equipment, and hand tools. Assists with traffic flagging and other manual labor tasks, supports snow removal and storm damage cleanup efforts, and performs minor repairs along with routine and preventive maintenance on department vehicles and equipment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Three years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work.
- Must live within 30 minutes of the Minocqua shop.
- D.L. (Commercial Driver’s License) is required. Class B license with tanker and air break endorsements is required but Class A license is preferred.
WORK HOURS: These full-time positions work Monday through Thursday from 6:00AM to 4:00PM during summer months. Winter hours vary based on snow removal needs. Overtime is paid for weekend hours worked and position may be required, as needed, to work nights and weekends for snow removal and storm cleanup.
WAGES AND HOURS: Starting 2026 hourly wage of $26.79 plus $1.50 per hour for winter maintenance pay for November through March. Excellent benefit package provided which includes affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. For more information or to receive a paper application, please call Krista at 715-369-6299. Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services, Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Applicants chosen for further consideration must be available for an interview on Thursday, December 18th.
Deadline to apply is Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
