Summer Road Maintenance Worker / Seasonal

Kent County Road Commission; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kent County Road Commission is seeking seasonal workers for the Road Maintenance Division. This physically demanding outdoor role involves assisting with various road maintenance tasks from May to September. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a drug test. Wages start at $15 per hour, with returning seasonal workers earning up to $17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with road construction and maintenance projects.
• Perform tasks like shoveling, drainage restoration, and traffic direction.
• Engage in roadside cleanup and erosion problem correction.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Kent County Road Commission is currently accepting seasonal / summer applications for the Road Maintenance Division for all locations.

North - Cedar Springs

Central - Grand Rapids

South - Airport

Works with FT maintenance workers on road maintenance projects.

Over the course of a summer, may assist with road construction, placing drainage structures, shoveling and leveling of materials, doing restoration of disturbed areas. May perform a myriad of maintenance functions as, ditching or drainage restoration, correcting erosion problems, repairing vehicle accident sites as guardrail damage, directing traffic as flag person with a work crew. Shoveling and leveling blacktop, cutting brush, and trimming for vision and encroachment control as well as any roadside cleanup (includes picking up trash, weed whipping, etc.). This job can be physically taxing and you may be required to lift amounts up to 100 lb. It is mainly outdoor work, and may be exposed to allergens. We work rain or shine!

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a drug test. Our season (summer) begins in May and runs through September. Wages start at $15 / hour. If a returning seasonal, you'll receive an additional $1 per hour up to $17.

Schedule is typically 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm, Monday through Thursday, unless assigned to our Southwest (Byron Center) Complex - they work Tuesday - Friday.