Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! will be accepting applications on behalf of the Midland County Road Commission for their full-time Road Maintenance Worker position through August 1!

Under the general direction of the Road Foremen, perform road maintenance and building & ground maintenance. Must be able to walk extended distances and climb ladders or steps to access equipment and facilities. Must be able to lift, push or pull objects weighing upwards of 100 pounds, and to operate equipment. Able to read and comprehend instructions, directions, and other documents. Able to converse orally with telephone or radio, and to receive and communicate information to employees and the public. Able to tolerate, be exposed to and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Examples of Typical Duties:
Pre/Post-Trip vehicle/equipment inspection.
Equipment assigned daily by Road Foremen may include:

• Dump Truck/Medium Duty Truck/Pickup Truck
• Patch Wagon/Dura Patcher
• Tractor/Mower
• Skidsteer
• Roller
• Backhoe
• Steamer
• Weed Whip/Chainsaw/Pole saw
• Chipper

Responsibilities assigned daily by Road Foremen may include:

• Snow Removal
• Surface Maintenance
• Shoulder Maintenance
• Bridge Construction
• Bridge Maintenance
• Trees and Shrubs
• Drainage
• Roadside Cleanup
• Grass/Weed Control
• Sweeping & Flushing
• Flagging
• Assist in sign installation
• Assist in surveying

Road Technician responsibilities shall include:

• Accurately document daily labor, equipment, inventory and materialusage.
• Reporting road defects and traffic sign defects.
• Keep County Road Commission assigned equipment and property in clean condition.

General Summary:

The foregoing describes the Road Maintenance Worker duties in general and should not be construed as a complete list of all assigned duties and responsibilities. The employee shall be expected to exercise considerable independent judgement in successfully completing work assignments.

Essential Job Elements and Physical Requirements:
The Road Maintenance Worker position is routinely working in the field and the Road Commission building & grounds. The Road Maintenance Worker will often encounter adverse conditions where strenuous effort is required, and the following physical requirements must be met.

Mobility: Able to walk extended distances and climb ladders or steps to access equipment and facilities.
Agility: Able to lift, push or pull objects weighing upwards of 100 pounds, and to operate equipment.
Vision: Able to read and comprehend instructions, directions, and other documents.
Hearing/Speech: Able to converse orally with telephone or radio, and to receive and communicate information to employees and the public.
Other: Able to tolerate, be exposed to and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to deal with people effectively and courteously.
• Ability to formulate accurate, written documentation.
• Willingness to work extended hours, as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a valid Michigan Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), together with any endorsements deemed necessary by the Employer and as required by state or federal law.
• May be subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required by state or federal law.

Pay Grade:

• Employees working in this classification will be eligible for Pay Grade 2 as defined in the union contract. Probationary employees in this classification will be eligible for Pay Grade1.

Position Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time
• Employee Healthcare Plan – Coverage 30 days after service start date
• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• MERS Pension
• 457b Plan with Employer match (government version of a 401k)
• Health Care Savings Program with annual Employer contribution