Road Maintenance Operator - Job Classification 3

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Road Maintenance Operator – Job Classification 3

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform manual labor, dig ditches for drainage, pothole repair, guardrail repair and installation, culvert repair 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 ice and snow accumulation from roadways.
• Hauls and dumps material (gravel, bituminous, etc.)
• Utilize proper load/unload and securing procedures when transporting equipment as described in operator’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 any issues.
• Maintain/clean assigned vehicle or equipment.
• Abide by all RCKC Safety Manual and Safety regulations as applicable.
• Understand and operate any additional equipment attached or utilized as part of the equipment’s capability, (measuring instruments, hand power tools, AVL, automation, etc.)

HOURLY RANGE:

•  Hourly $27.09 - $27.63 (Non-Exempt)

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health and dental insurance that starts on your first day
• Pension – 100% paid by RCKC
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Uniforms
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance

SCHEDULE:

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM with potential for overtime (subject to change).

Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with potential for overtime. (effective September 30^th)

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 year of experience in Construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• A valid Commercial Driver License, Group A (preferred) or Group B with Air Brake.

Please send resume for Road Maintenance Operator to hr@kalamazoocountyroads.com or USPS to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County. 4400 S. 26^th, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate. Please no phone call position inquiries, we will contact you if we would like to move forward with the hiring process. Resumes will be accepted for position until filled.

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