Trail Maintenance Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description Dane County Land and Water Resources in Madison, WI has current vacancies for the Limited Term Employee (LTE) County Parks Maintenance Crew II position. Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week. Note to applicants - for the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages.

This is already reflected in the hourly wage above. Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION Under the direct supervision of the Parks Operations Manager and general supervision from the full-time crew members, perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance tasks at Dane County Parks. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Grounds maintenance, such as mowing, string trimming, tree trimming, planting and mulching, trail maintenance and snow removal. Facility repair and maintenance such as cleaning, washing, painting and assisting with building repairs.

Operate and maintain commercial type mowers, trimmers, light and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, skid-steers and larger loaders. Provide information and assistance to the public when approached in the field. Education, Experience and Special Requirements Education, Training and Experience: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Special Requirements: Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Certifications/Licenses: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Applicants requiring a CDL must pass drug/alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Registration is available at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register. Completion of the Wisconsin ATV/OHM Safety Course preferred

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis

Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. For Bilingual Positions: Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.)

Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. *If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements: Ability to routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted. Ability to do manual labor, including repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Ability to string trim for four (4) hours at a time.

Work will be primarily outdoors in varying terrains in harsh temperature conditions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, skid-steer and larger loaders, large driving mowers and various hand and power tools, including chainsaws. Ability to communicate tactfully with the public.

Ability to work independently from oral and written directions.