Seasonal Winter Heavy Truck-Road Maintenance Operator

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of SEASONAL WINTER HEAVY TRUCK – ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATOR.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform manual labor, dig ditches for drainage, pothole repair, guardrail repair and installation, culvertrepair and installation, tree trimming, brush control, load and unload tools, equipment, and materials.
• Operate trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Operate heavy-duty trucks with snowplows, underbody blades, sand, and salt spreaders to remove iceand snow accumulation from roadways.
• Hauls and dumps material.
• Utilize proper load/unload and securing procedures when transporting equipment as described inoperator’s manual, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regulations, and or/as directed.
• Track and record materials, supplies, time, and equipment used for each work project
• Perform traffic regulating according to the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices (MMUTCD).
• Complete Daily Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) detailing condition of vehicle and promptly report anyissues.
• Maintain/clean assigned vehicle or equipment.
• Abide by all RCKC Safety Manual and Safety regulations as applicable.

HOURLY RANGE:

• $25.00/hour – Discretionary Incentive may be available-up to $2,000

SCHEDULE:

Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with potential for overtime.
Hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day for emergency and/or weather conditions.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience in construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• A valid Driver License
• Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Group A or Group B.

Please send resume for Seasonal Winter Heavy Truck – Road Maintenance Operator to: hr@kalamazoocountyroads.com ,or mail resume to: Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, 3801 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Please no phone call position inquiries. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate.

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