Road Worker

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Road Department Supervisor, serves as a countywide road worker.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand equipment and its operation
• Work with supervisors to schedule work and maintain quality
• Maintain the truck and equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Check all lights and replace bulbs or sealed beams as needed
  • Check tires, maintain correct tire pressure, change tires and fix flats
  • Grease the truck and change oil
  • Maintain and replace all mud flaps.
  • Repair and replace mirrors.
  • Replace wiper blades.
  • Clean and maintain batteries.
  • Change the cutting edges on the underbody scraper, and repair all loose or broken bolts and lock pins on the underbody scraper.
  • Install, remove, and maintain the salt spreader.
  • Install and remove pea gravel hitches.
  • Replace all snow plow shoes and blades on snow plows.
  • Check, maintain, and change the oil, fuel, air, hydraulic, and water filters.
  • Complete vehicle condition reports accurately and timely.
  • Clean to insure asphalt is removed.
• If necessary, assist the mechanic or welder with repair of other items related to the truck or equipment.
• Required to load the truck if necessary.
• Refuel trucks at the start and end of each shift.
• Maintain and keep trucks, equipment, and parking stall clean.
• Complete daily vehicle condition reports detailing the condition of vehicle and turning it in with your timecard to your supervisor.
• Salt and/or sand roads and bridges.
• Plow snow off roads and bridges.
• Scrape and grade gravel roads.
• Haul material (gravel, bituminous, etc.).
• Dump and spread material.
• Grade shoulders.
• Cut trees and trim brush.
• Fill potholes.
• Hand-dig holes.
• Hand rake material.
• Install guard rails, culverts, signs, etc.)
• Pick up trash and dead animals.
• Cut grass.
• Clean culverts.
• Install underground pipes.
• Dig trenches to let water off the road.
• Work together with others.
• Work alone.
• Drive on snow and ice covered roads.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Attend meetings.
• Abide by all MIOSHA and Calhoun County Road Department safety rules.
• Maintain a positive attitude and positive public relations.
• General labor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The job requires as a minimum the completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Michigan Operators License, CDL, Class B with Air Brakes no automatic only restriction (Class A preferred), and DOT Physical Card is required.
• Two years driving experience – heavy equipment and snow plowing preferred.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?

Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options (More information (Download PDF reader))
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental (More information (Download PDF reader))
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information (Download PDF reader))
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet (More information (Download PDF reader))

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Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department

• Start through fourth years – 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

• Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)