Heavy Truck Driver

Washtenaw County Road Commission; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Holidays

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Washtenaw County Road Commission is seeking a Heavy Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks and equipment for road maintenance and repair along trunkline and local roads. Candidate will perform manual labor, assist with traffic control, and ensure safe operation of vehicles and tools on job sites.

The role requires a valid Michigan Class A CDL, high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to be on-call 24/7 due to weather conditions. Competitive benefits and schedules apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in highway maintenance, construction, farming, forestry, landscaping or any labor-intensive work involving machinery, tools and equipment.
• Valid Michigan Class A CDL is required.
• Must be available for on-call shifts and respond within one hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty dump trucks with snowplows, sand and salt spreaders, and related equipment to maintain roadways.
• Perform manual labor including digging, culverts, debris removal and loading materials.
• Regulate traffic around crews and set up signs, cones and barricades at work sites.
• Haul materials and equipment, including asphalt, rock and culverts, and transport road maintenance supplies.
• Inspect vehicles, perform minor maintenance, and keep equipment clean.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Heavy Truck Driver. As a Heavy Truck Driver for WCRC you would perform manual labor in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and motorized equipment to repair and maintain trunkline, primary/local roads and right-of-way.

What We Offer

When working for WCRC you're taking on more than a job. A career in the public sector gives you a chance to truly serve the community in a meaningful way. WCRC offers stability, work-life balance, a quality work environment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical insurance that starts on your first day 40 hours of annual leave immediately upon hire
• Dental and vision insurance
• Defined benefit pension
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and longer-term disability insurance
• Health care savings program
• Employer paid life insurance

Schedule

• Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events."
• Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
• Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.

Essential Duties

• Operates heavy-duty dump trucks with snowplows, underbody blades, sand and salt spreaders and liquid applications to remove ice and snow accumulation from roadways.
• Performs manual labor; digs ditches; cleans and installs culverts; removes debris from roadway and shoulders; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.
• Serves as traffic regulator on road maintenance crews; directs traffic around hazards or crews in the roadway; sets out temporary road signs, traffic cones and barricades at work sites.
• Operates trucks, trailers and related equipment; hauls and dumps road maintenance and repair materials, including asphalt, rock, liquid asphalt, dirt and culvert pipes; loads and transports road equipment.
• Operates chain saw, skid steer, chipper and related equipment to remove and/or trim fallen and existing trees and brush.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections, minor servicing, adjustment and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs crack seal operations that involve guiding emulsion wands over cracks in the roadway; fills cracks with hot bituminous emulsion and shovels stone chips from back of vehicle.
• Keeps assigned vehicles and equipment clean, orderly and equipped with necessary tools and supplies.
• Records materials, supplies, time and equipment used for each work project for proper billing or record keeping.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience in highway maintenance, highway or building construction, farming, forestry or landscaping or any labor intensive work experience that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles and equipment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Michigan Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to provide 24-hour on-call services.
• Must be able to respond within one hour for a call-in.

Salary: $25.08 - $29.58 per hour