Highway Maintenance Worker
About The Position
The Clay County Highway Department is now accepting applications to be considered for an open position as a Full-Time Maintenance Worker. Date Posted: 2/4/2026 Application Deadline : Open until filled with a first review of applications on 2/17/26 Starting Salary Range: $24.43 - $27.87 per hour - Negotiable with experience and qualifications If you have a valid CDL, you will start at $27.87 per hour . Full Salary Range: $24.43-$33.86 per hour This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package. Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026 Status: Non-Exempt
Requirements
- One-year certification from a college or tech school in Heavy Equipment Operation; or an equivalent of education and experience.
- 1-3 years previous work experience.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement
- Ability to successfully complete a background investigation
- Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment including tandem axle end dumps, skid steers, front-end loaders and tractors to spread gravel, plow snow, load trucks and haul materials.
- Day to day inspection and routine repair of equipment.
- Maintain roads by patching holes, repairing shoulders and distributing liquid asphalt.
- Spray weeds, cut brush and trees near bridges and on the right of way in drift prone areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Clay County’s benefit package
- Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
