Job Description

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Light Truck Driver. As a Light Truck Driver for WCRC you would perform manual labor in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and motorized equipment to repair and maintain trunkline, primary/local roads and right-of-way.

WHAT WE OFFER

When working for WCRC you're taking on more than a job. A career in the public sector gives you a chance to truly serve the community in a meaningful way. WCRC offers stability, work-life balance, a quality work environment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical insurance that starts on your first day
• Dental and vision insurance
• Defined benefit pension
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and longer-term disability insurance
• Health care savings program
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Earn while you learn! Paid CDL training with an accredited provider. Please refer to CDL Training Policy .

Schedule

• Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events.
• Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
• Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Operates trucks and equipment in the performance of winter maintenance operations.

• Performs manual labor; digs ditches; cleans and installs culverts; removes debris from roadway and shoulders; prepares potholes, cracked, and broken pavement for patching; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.

• Acts as a traffic regulator for road maintenance crews; directing traffic around hazards or work areas, and setting up temporary road signs, traffic cones, and barricades at work sites.

• Operates trucks, trailers and related equipment; hauls and dumps road maintenance and repair materials, including asphalt, rock, liquid asphalt, aggregates and culvert pipes; loads and transports road equipment.

• Uses chain saws, skid steers, chippers and related equipment to remove and/or trim fallen and existing trees and brush.

• Conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, minor servicing, adjustment and maintenance on vehicles and equipment and assists shop staff with minor repairs and adjustments.

• Performs crack seal operations that involve guiding emulsion wands over cracks in the roadway; fills cracks with hot bituminous emulsion and shovels stone chips from back of vehicle.

• Keeps assigned vehicles and equipment clean, orderly and equipped with necessary tools and supplies.

• Records materials, supplies, time and equipment used for each work project for proper billing or record keeping.

REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year of experience operating commercial vehicles or light equipment in a work environment involving manual labor and equipment operation. Familiarity with road maintenance, construction, public works, or similar operations is preferred.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• A valid Michigan Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (excluding "K") and an "N" (tank) endorsement.

• Must be able to respond within one hour for a call-in.

Job Tags

16 hours, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Shift work

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