Laborer New Hire with CDL-A License

Road Commission for Oakland County•West Bloomfield Township, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is not currently open. However, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application and we will reach out to qualified candidates once the position opens. The Laborer performs a variety of tasks related to traffic control, pothole patching, roadside clean-up, and works with basin, tree, and pavement repair crews. This role also involves winter operations such as salting and plowing. The position requires operating a vehicle (with or without trailer) greater than 26,000 lbs. GVWR, and includes servicing and maintaining equipment. Depending on experience, the role may involve operating various pieces of equipment like a chipper, chainsaw, tractor, or heavy equipment such as a shoulder maintainer, grader, and loader. The Laborer must work collaboratively in the safest method to complete daily tasks and perform all duties in a citizen-service oriented manner, adhering to all safety and Board policies, regulations, or procedures, including pre and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections. This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must possess a Valid Driver's License.
A High School Diploma is required.
A valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License with an Air-brake endorsement (CDL-A) is required.
Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions (both hot and cold).
Must be willing to work a minimum of overtime offered monthly, with October 1 through March 31 requiring 50% and April 1 through September 30 requiring 30%.
In the winter, this position will require "double shifts" for up to 16 hours.
Position frequently requires repetitive body movement including bending, twisting, stopping, crouching, kneeling, grasping, holding and extended periods of standing.
Position occasionally requires the ability to move, push or pull objects up to 90 pounds, lift 20 pounds overhead, 40 pounds to shoulder level and 60 pounds to waist level.
Position requires the use of power tools, exposure to vibrations and occasional work at varying levels of height.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

One to three (1-3) years of construction related experience is preferred.
Anyone applying for this position must be willing to accept placement at any one of our six locations within Oakland County. (Milford, Davisburg, Lake Orion, Waterford, Southfield, Troy)

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks related to traffic control.
Pothole patching.
Roadside clean-up.
Work with basin, tree and pavement repair crews.
Winter operations (salting and plowing).
Operate a vehicle (with or without trailer) greater than 26,000 lbs. GVWR - service and maintain equipment.
May operate various pieces of equipment such as a chipper, chainsaw and tractor.
Dependent on experience and evaluation, may be asked to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as shoulder maintainer, grader, loader, etc.
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 and Board policies, regulations or procedures, including pre and post trip vehicle and equipment inspections.