Road Maintenance Operator- Classification 3B

Road Maintenance Operator-Job Classification 3B

(posted May 12, 2025)

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health and dental insurance that starts on your first day
• Pension 100% paid by RCKC
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance

SCHEDULE:

Regular

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with potential for overtime.

Summer schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM with potential for overtime (subject to change).

Hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day for emergency and/or weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties (these examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform).

• Perform manual labor, dig ditches for drainage, pothole repair, guardrail repair and installation, culvert repair and installation, tree trimming, brush control, load and unload tools, equipment, and materials.
• Operate trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Operate heavy-duty trucks with snowplows, underbody blades, sand, and salt spreaders to remove ice and snow accumulation from roadways.
• Hauls and dumps material (gravel, bituminous, etc.).
• Utilize proper load/unload and securing procedures when transporting equipment as manual, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regulations, and or/as directed.
• Track and record materials, supplies, time, and equipment used for each work project.
• Perform traffic regulating according to the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices (MMUTCD).
• Complete Daily Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) detailing condition of vehicle and promptly report any issues.
• Maintain/clean assigned vehicle or equipment.
• Abide by all RCKC Safety Manual and Safety regulations as applicable.
• Understand and operate any additional equipment attached or utilized as part of the (measuring instruments, hand power tools, AVL, automation, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma/GED, Valid Michigan Driver License (see below)
• One (1) year of experience in construction or related field, truck driving and customer service.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver License, Group A with air brake endorsement.

For additional qualifications and complete job description please refer to the RCKC website at  Road Maintenance Operator - Job Classification 3 or 3B please send your resume to  or USPS to 4400 S 26th St Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate. Please no phone call position inquiries.

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