Job Details

Summer Road Construction (Seasonal)

• $14.00 - $16.00/ Hour
• This seasonal position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits.
• If you are looking for a full-time summer seasonal job and would enjoy working outside performing manual labor and traffic control duties, consider joining the Berrien County Road Department team for the summer!

Position Availability: Summer 2024 Construction Season

Position Duration: 8 – 12 weeks

Duties:

• Performs a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks in support of road maintenance and repair operations.
• Safely performs all work zone traffic control duties including setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs.
• Flags traffic for stationary and moving work zones.
• Loads and unloads equipment, materials and supplies.
• Cleans and clears culverts, drainage ditches and other drainage structures.
• Maintains vegetation using hand and power tools.
• Cuts, rakes and disposes of brush and debris using a variety of hand and power tools including weed eaters, chain saws and chippers; may pick up trash or other debris.
• Installs raised pavement markers, thermoplastic markings and other types of traffic channelization devices.
• Performs asphalt pavement repair, patching and cleaning using a hand and power tools; may manually prepare sub grade for paving.
• Assists in installing concrete drain tile and culvert pipe.
• Assists sealcoat operations team.
• Operates equipment to perform roadside mowing and ground maintenance.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment and tools; completes service requests.
• Submits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets and maintenance history report forms.
• Drives a pickup truck or light duty diesel truck.
• May operate a computer, mobile data collector, digital camera, etc. as necessary to accomplish assigned work duties.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED OR an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must pass job related tests.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, as a condition of employment.
• Will be subject to a background check and required to complete and pass job-related tests.
• All candidates will undergo a phone interview; in-person interviews may be required at the discretion of management.
• Employees may be required to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends or holidays and employees are subject to mandatory overtime at any time for emergency situations.
• The employee must be able to change work locations within the County with little to no prior notice.

Work Conditions:

• Job duties will require the physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility is required for walking over long distances and rough terrain on construction sites.
• The work is performed outdoors in a construction environment in all types of weather and conditions.
• Duties may include working in ditches, slopes, trenches, excavations, and on uneven terrain and slippery surfaces.
• Physical hazard from traffic and heavy construction equipment at the work site may be present.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to operate the assigned equipment, materials and tools used in road construction, maintenance and repair work.
• Capable of performing maintenance of assigned tools and equipment to ensure safe and clean operating conditions.
• Able to drive a pickup truck or other light vehicles.
• Aware of the potential hazards associated with the work and able to adhere to general safety rules and regulations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes in policies, rules, regulations, work environment, crew and assignments.
• Strong communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with coworkers and the general public.
• Able to remain composed and professional in stressful situations.