Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose/DescriptionThe Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker in the Roads Division will maintain highways, municipal and rural roads and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. The PSMW may also mow or clear brush from a long road or plow snow from roadway. Employees may be required to work 12-hour shifts, alternating between morning and night schedules as needed. *Will start in November 2026 and end April 2027. Required KnowledgeKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state for the protection of people, property, and institutions.Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the repair of structures such as highways and roads.Required TasksPerform snow and ice operations - including moving/handling materials, 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.Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches and other drain structures.Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting using hand tools and power tools.Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.Other duties: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.Specific types of tools utilizedHand Tools including drills, hammers, saws, pliers, etc...Lawn mowerBackhoeTractorsMowersSnowplowShovel and/or snow blowing machineFront end loadersBrush chippingDecision Making-Impact of Decisions on internal/external partnersMistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences.Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of theOpportunity to make decisions without supervision.Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company.Personal InteractionRequires work with others in a group or team.Requires work with external customers or the public.Educational RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Must have valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License with type "A" with Air Brake endorsement ORMust have valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License with type "B" with Air Brake endorsement ANDAppointees must obtain a CDL "N" endorsement within the first three (3) months of employment or promotion.Experience RequirementsSafe and acceptable driving record (No more than 7 points)Maintain valid CDL with A and N endorsements ORMaintain valid CDL with B and N endorsements. Maintain Air Brake EndorsementMaintain DOT medical documents as required by the State of Michigan for CDL holders.Ability to carry at least 50lbs.

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