Seasonal Laborer (Roads)

Wayne County Government; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Government is seeking Temporary Laborers for the Roads Maintenance Division. Responsibilities include assisting with maintenance of highways, operation of hand and power tools, and performing essential tasks during winter maintenance. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Operator's license and a safe driving record (no more than 7 points).
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and janitorial supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining highways and structures, including traffic flagging.
• Use tools and equipment for various maintenance and construction tasks.
• Remove debris and assist in snow and ice operations.

Skills

Public Safety and Security

Communication

Active Engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Purpose/Description

Temporary (SEASONAL) Position - Temporary Laborers in the Roads Maintenance Division assist in maintaining highways and structures on state, municipal and rural roads and rights-of-way. Duties may include litter pick up from roads and freeways, flagging traffic, working an air hammer and post pounder, pounding stakes and posts, mixing concrete, cold patching, shoveling asphalt and debris, changing under blades, assisting in snow and ice operations, use of hand tools, lawn mowers, and power tools, assisting tradespersons, cleaning, and other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, county safety operations for the protection of people and institutions.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and janitorial supplies.

Required Tasks

• Major Duties:
  • Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
  • Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
  • Drive equipment with adjustable attachments to mow grass and weeds including hand tools.
  • Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
  • Dump, spread, shovel and tamp asphalt, to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
  • Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, ditches, and other drain structures.
• Other Duties:
  • Remove litter and debris from roadways.
  • Remove and replace snow and ice equipment such as scrapers or under-blades during winter maintenance.
  • Use jackhammers and other hand tools.
  • Assist in install or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
  • Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting trees.
  • Assist tradespersons.
  • Clean bathrooms, or other areas.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.
• Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Operator's license and a safe and acceptable driving record (no more than 7 points)
• Social Skills Requirement
  • Convey information effectively.
  • Active Engagement - Giving full attention to what other people are communicating, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, and conveying information effectively.