Seasonal Roads & Snow Maintenance Technician

Wayne County, MI; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County in Detroit, MI is seeking a Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker in the Roads Division to maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, patch pavement, repair guardrails, and perform snow removal.

You may work 12-hour shifts, alternating day and night, with a start in November 2026 and a finish in April 2027; duties include operating construction equipment, driving CDL vehicles, and assisting in routine maintenance and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold valid State of Michigan CDL with either Class A Air Brake or Class B Air Brake endorsements.
• Appointees must obtain a CDL N endorsement within the first three months.
• Maintain a valid DOT medical document for CDL holders.
• Ability to carry at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow and ice operations, including moving materials and maintaining equipment.
• Concrete and asphalt work, patching, and shoulder repair.
• Keep field time records and reports.
• Drive CDL vehicles to sweep debris, mow, and spread salt and sand.
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment.
• Inspect and repair drainage systems, bridges, and other structures.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials and installing barriers.

Skills

CDL Driving

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Physical Resilience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement

CDL Class B with Air Brake endorsement

CDL N endorsement within 3 months

Tools

Backhoe

Front end Loader

Snowplow

Tractors

Hand Tools

Job description

Wayne County in Detroit, MI is seeking a Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker in the Roads Division to maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, patch pavement, repair guardrails, and perform snow removal.

You may work 12-hour shifts, alternating day and night, with a start in November 2026 and a finish in April 2027; duties include operating construction equipment, driving CDL vehicles, and assisting in routine maintenance and reporting.