HIGHWAY OPERATOR Price County Highway Department Price County is accepting applications for the position of Highway Operator within the Price County Highway Department. This is a regular, full-time position performing skilled work in road maintenance and equipment operations. Work includes a wide variety of manual and automatic equipment operation tasks involved in routine maintenance and emergency highway situations. Work is performed in accordance with established routines and procedures based upon accepted equipment operation and maintenance practices. This position has a starting hourly wage of $24.35 plus an additional $1.50 per hour from approximately November 1, through approximately March 31 and a full benefit package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with a 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, shortterm disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov, or by calling 715-339-5131. Completed applications must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than April 8, 2026, to be considered for employment. Price County is an equal opportunity employer. 181490 HIGHWAY OPERATOR Price County Highway Department Price County is accepting applications for the position of Highway Operator within the Price County Highway Department. This is a regular, full-time position performing skilled work in road maintenance and equipment operations. Work includes a wide variety of manual and automatic equipment operation tasks involved in routine maintenance and emergency highway situations. Work is performed in accordance with established routines and procedures based upon accepted equipment operation and maintenance practices. This position has a starting hourly wage of $24.35 plus an additional $1.50 per hour from approximately November 1, through approximately March 31 and a full benefit package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with a 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, shortterm disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov, or by calling 715-339-5131. Completed applications must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than April 8, 2026, to be considered for employment. Price County is an equal opportunity employer. 181490
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