Seasonal Road Maintenance & Snow Ops Technician

waynecountygovernment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Government is seeking a Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker for the Roads Division to maintain highways, municipal and rural roads and rights-of-way. Duties include patching pavement, repairing guardrails, and snow operations.

Expect 12-hour shifts, November 2026 to April 2027, with potential day/night rotation. Qualifications require a high school diploma or equivalent and a State of Michigan CDL with Air Brake endorsement (A or B).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL A with Air Brake endorsement or CDL B with Air Brake endorsement.
• Appointees must obtain a CDL N endorsement within the first three months of employment or promotion.
• Maintain DOT medical documents as required by the State of Michigan for CDL holders.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs.
• Safe and acceptable driving record (no more than 7 points).

Responsibilities

• Perform snow and ice operations including moving materials and maintaining equipment.
• Concrete and rough masonry work and asphalt placement.
• Keep field time records and reports.
• Drive CDL vehicles to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds, remove snow and ice, and spread salt and sand.
• Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
• Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
• Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
• Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting.
• Operate construction equipment.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Install fencing or other barriers.
• Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning on vehicles and equipment.
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance knowledge

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement

CDL Class B with Air Brake endorsement

Tools

Backhoe

Front end loaders

Snowplow

Lawn mower

Shovel

Power tools

Job description

Wayne County Government is seeking a Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker for the Roads Division to maintain highways, municipal and rural roads and rights-of-way. Duties include patching pavement, repairing guardrails, and snow operations.

Expect 12-hour shifts, November 2026 to April 2027, with potential day/night rotation. Qualifications require a high school diploma or equivalent and a State of Michigan CDL with Air Brake endorsement (A or B).