Seasonal Road Worker

Calhoun County Government; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Hybrid scheduling

Retirement plan

Near-Site Clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Calhoun County Government is seeking a countywide road worker under the supervision of a Road Department Supervisor. The role involves performing road maintenance tasks, flagging for traffic, and assisting in emergencies while upholding safety and customer service standards.

Workers must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes and a DOT physical card. The position typically requires extended outdoor work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes.
• DOT physical card required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of road maintenance duties including pothole patching, grass cutting, salting and plowing.
• Directs traffic as needed (flagging) and performs roadside cleanup.
• Maintains trucks and equipment and operates vehicles.
• Works collaboratively to complete daily tasks safely and efficiently.
• Assists in emergency situations and maintains positive public relations.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B with Air Brakes

DOT physical card

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government! At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of a Road Department Supervisor, serves as a countywide road worker.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks related to:
  • Summer operations (pothole patching and cutting grass)
  • Winter operations (salting, sanding, and plowing)
  • Traffic control (flagging)
  • Pothole patching
  • Cut trees and trim brush
  • Roadside clean up including trash and dead animals
  • Maintaining trucks and equipment
  • Operates a vehicle
• Work collaboratively in the best and safest method to complete the day’s work.
• Perform all duties in a citizen-service oriented manner, adhering to all safety, MIOSHA, and Board policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Assistant in emergency situations.
• General labor.
• Maintain a positive attitude and positive public relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The job requires as a minimum the completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Michigan CDL (Class B with Air Brakes) License and DOT physical card requied

• The job requires as a minimum the completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Michigan CDL (Class B with Air Brakes) License and DOT physical card requied

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Required to sit for extended periods of time. Will occasionally be required to push, pull, carry, bend, twist, stand for extended periods of time, work on equipment with arms overhead, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Primarily works outside and may experience discomfort due to heat/cold, dust, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Extended work days (beyond eight hours/day) are frequently required. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• On-call availability to handle emergencies/crisis situations at all hours is occasionally required.
• The employee is also required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel and/or feet to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Wage Range

$20 - $21 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Calhoun County Government offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, health and retirement plans, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits for 40 hours/week positions are highlighted below:

• Paid Time Off: 6.47 hours per pay period (hourly) or 4.2 weeks annually (salaried)
• Holidays: Enjoy 14 paid holidays per year
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible scheduling for eligible positions
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 7% County match
• Near-Site Clinic: Convenient preventative and primary care with on-site medications
• Education: Up to$3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Calhoun County Government’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.