Road Maintenance Operator-Job Classification 3B

Kalamazoo County Road Commission; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Pension 100% paid

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Uniforms

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

A county road maintenance organization in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a Road Maintenance Operator to perform essential labor for road maintenance and snow removal. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid Michigan driver's license, and one year of relevant experience. This position offers benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and uniform reimbursement.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver License, Group A with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor including pothole repair and drainage work.
• Operate trucks and related equipment for snow removal.
• Track and record materials, supplies, time, and equipment used.

Skills

Manual labor

Truck operation

Traffic regulation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

Valid Michigan Driver License

Tools

Heavy-duty trucks

Snowplows

Power tools

Job description

Road Maintenance Operator-Job Classification 3B

(posted May 12, 2025)

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:

Regular 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.

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 (gravel, bituminous, etc.).
• Utilize proper load/unload and securing procedures when transporting equipment as 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.
• Understand and operate any additional equipment attached or utilized as part of the (measuring instruments, hand power tools, AVL, automation, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma/GED, Valid Michigan Driver License (see below)
• One (1) year of experience in construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver License, Group A with air brake endorsement.

For additional qualifications and complete job description please refer to the RCKC website at www.kalamazoocountyroads.com. Road Maintenance Operator - Job Classification 3 or 3B please send your resume to [e-mail] or USPS to 4400 S 26th St Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate. Please no phone call position inquiries.

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