Class A Operator - Highway

The Class A Operator performs truck and equipment operation and manual, administrative and supervisory work to coordinate the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, culverts, and other structures on the County Trunk Highway System and the maintenance of the State Highway System within Clark County. 

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in truck operation, highway
maintenance and/or highway construction is required. Required to possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial
Driver’s License with A, B, C & N and Air Brake and Manual Transmission Endorsements. An equivalent
combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position and this list is not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may
be required and assigned.
?Required to possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with A, B, C & N and
Air Brake Endorsements, ability to operate manual transmissions.
?Ability to operate heavy trucks which require at a minimum valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Class
A License
?Perform duties as assigned such as snowplowing, various highway improvement, maintenance and
repair work.
?Respond to emergency calls at any time, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
?Consult with supervisor(s) to obtain project or procedure changes
?Perform heavy manual work
?Perform equipment maintenance including, but not limited to, preventative maintenance, greasing, oil
changes, regular thorough washing and cleaning, minor repairs, mounting and dismounting of
equipment attachments, changing plow and wing blades.
?Perform related work, including labor and semi-skilled assignments
?Complete accurate operational and preventative maintenance records in a neat, clear, timely and concise
manner

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
?Knowledge and skills to use the following small equipment: measuring devices, mobile radio and small
hand tools such as chainsaws, brush saws, lawnmower, shovel, pick, axe, and weed eaters
?Knowledge and skills to use the following highway equipment: trucks - pickup through quad-axle,
snowplows, patrol wings, material spreaders, self-contained air compressor with attachments, tractor
with commercial mowing attachments, brush chipper, material melter with attachments, skid steer loader
?Ability to work odd hours and week-ends as needed
?Ability to respond within 30 minutes when called in an emergency
?Ability to work overtime as needed
?Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the public

Computer and Office Equipment
?Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, digital telephone, calculator, copy machine,
camera, etc.

Mathematical Ability
?Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume.
?Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Language Ability, Interpersonal Communication Skills, and Other Knowledge and Skills
?Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.
?Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
?Ability to speak effectively, organize ideas and communicate messages appropriately before and to
groups of customer or employees of the organization.
?Ability to find meaning of unknown or technical words and phrases.
?Ability to ask questions when needed.
?Ability to listen carefully to correctly understand content and feelings being expressed and respond in a
way that shows understanding of what is said.

Social & Cultural Diversity Abilities
?Ability to show understanding, friendliness, and respect for the feelings of others.
?Ability to assert oneself appropriately; stand up for yourself and your ideas in a firm, positive way.
?Ability to work cooperatively with others; contribute to the group with ideas and effort.
?Ability to do own share of tasks necessary to complete project.
?Ability to encourage team members by listening to them, providing support, and offering tips for
success, as appropriate.
?Ability to resolve differences for the benefits of the team.
?Ability to provide input on existing procedures, policies, or authorities to improve the department.
?Ability to work well with people having different ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds.
?Ability to understand one’s own culture and those of others and how they differ.
?Ability to respect the rights of others while helping them make cultural adjustments where necessary.

Self- Management Abilities
?Ability to assess your own knowledge and skills accurately.
?Ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals.
?Ability to monitor your progress toward your goals.
?Ability to give a high level of effort toward reaching goals.
?Ability to work hard to become proficient at job tasks. Pay attention to details. Concentrate on doing
tasks well, even unpleasant ones.
?Ability to display high standards of attendance, honesty, energy, and optimism.
Reasoning Abilities
?Maintain safe work practices for employees and the general public.
?Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
?Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
?Ability to recognize a problem, a gap between what is and what should or could be.
?Ability to identify immediate safety concern and address it.
?Ability to create and implement a solution.
?Ability to identify the goal and generate alternative ideas for reaching the goal.
Environmental Adaptability
?Ability to work outdoors in inclement conditions.
?Maintain safe work practices for employees and the general public.
?Ability to interact positively with public and others.