DANE COUNTY
The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has an opening for an LTE Lake Management Dredge
Deckhand position in Madison, WI.
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Mandatory training will be required for all LTE employees. Training will be offered on two dates: May 18, 2026 and June 1 , 2026. All hired LTE employees will be required to attend one training date. If employee does not attend, there position will be terminated.
For more information on these types of positions please contact David Rowe, Dane County Land & Water Resources (608) 575-3375.
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 AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Operate pusher barge during dredging operations. Communicate with dredge operator and boat operators to coordinate dredge movements. Renew anchor and buoy lines. Secure mooring lines to vessels. Assist in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures. Couple and align sections of dredge pipelines to assure efficient discharge. Set anchors to secure float lines. Assist in performing maintenance. Assist with washing and maintaining boats and equipment in proper working order. Keep work areas clean and organized. Work as a team and fulfill other duties and tasks as assigned to assist dredge operations.
Education, Training and Experience**:**
Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Certifications/Licenses**:**
Must possess a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boater Safety Certificate prior to the first day of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license.
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, Hmong, etc.).
Applicants being considered for Bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process. This may consist of either being able to respond to questions in that language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.) during the interview; or passing an oral translation (English to foreign language / foreign language to English) exam prior to employment.
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**:**
Must be able to lift 75 pounds, bend and climb. Work on uneven surfaces and aboard watercraft, including bending and climbing. Must have the ability to use hands/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls and equipment. Able to sit for long periods of time (3 hours) while operating watercraft. Work daily on the water in outdoors environment including heat, cold and inclement weather.
Ability to work well in teams and follow directions. Knowledgeable of boater safety. Must be safety conscious at all times regarding the safety of self and the safety of others. Must be able to work around others and with other employees as a team member. Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with members of the public, county employees and elected officials. Ability to hear and see within normal ranges. Ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, to accept constructive criticism. Ability to accept responsibility and work with minimal supervision as assigned.