Job Summary
Under the general direction of a Road Department Supervisor, serves as a countywide road worker.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a variety of tasks related to:
Summer operations (pothole patching and cutting grass)
Winter operations (salting, sanding, and plowing)
Traffic control (flagging)
Pothole patching
Cut trees and trim brush
Roadside clean up including trash and dead animals
Maintaining trucks and equipment
Operates a vehicle
Work collaboratively in the best and safest method to complete the day’s work.
Perform all duties in a citizen-service oriented manner, adhering to all safety, MIOSHA, and Board policies, regulations, and procedures.
Assistant in emergency situations.
General labor.
Maintain a positive attitude and positive public relations.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
The job requires as a minimum the completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent.
A valid Michigan Operators License required; CDL, Class B with Air Brakes, and DOT physical card preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
Required to sit for extended periods of time.
Will occasionally be required to push, pull, carry, bend, twist, stand for extended periods of time, work on equipment with arms overhead, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Primarily works outside and may experience discomfort due to heat/cold, dust, wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Extended work days (beyond eight hours/day) are frequently required.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
On-call availability to handle emergencies/crisis situations at all hours is occasionally required.
The employee is also required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel and/or feet to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value.
It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package.
At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families.
We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.
Temporary employees are not eligible for insurance.
Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&DShort Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 WeeksRetirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet (More information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))Click Here for 2023 BENEFIT INFORMATION AND FORMSFlexible scheduling & telecommuting options depending on position and departmentPaid Time Off (PTO):Part-time employees are eligible for PTO benefits prorated based on schedule (below rates are based on 40 hours per week) Start through fourth years – 144 Hours (3.
6 weeks based on 40-hour work week) Fifth through ninth years – 184 Hours (4.
6 weeks) Tenth through fourteenth years – 224 Hours (5.
6 weeks) Fifteen and Subsequent years – 264 Hours (6.
6 weeks)Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work weekAdditional Voluntary Benefits: Term Life Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Wellness Program Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)
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