Road Maintenance Operator

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

Position Road Maintenance Operator – Job Classification 3

Department Operations

Location Kalamazoo, MI

Hourly $27.09 (Non-Exempt)

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Road Maintenance Operator – Job Classification 3. As a Road Maintenance Operator for the RCKC you would perform various countywide truck/equipment operator duties that include but are not limited to, road review and road right of way duties, pothole repairs, guardrail repair and installation, culvert repair installation, tree trimming, brush control, hauling material to various operations and winter maintenance.

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS:

• Health and dental insurance that starts on your first day
• Defined benefit pension
• 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). Hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day for emergency and/or weather conditions.
• Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with potential for overtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties (these examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform)

• 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 including gravel, bituminous, dirt,
• 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.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience in construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• A valid Commercial Driver License, Group A or Group B with air brake endorsement.

For additional qualifications and complete job description please refer to the RCKC website at www.kalamazoocountyroads.com “About Us” tab. To apply for the Road Maintenance Operator position please send your resume to or USPS to the RCKC 4400 S 26th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate. Please no phone call position inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)
• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27