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
- 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
- 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
- Maintain/clean assigned vehicle or
- Abide by all RCKC Safety Manual and Safety regulations as
- 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:
Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with potential for overtime.
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.
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.
