Seasonal Public Service Maintenance Worker

Wayne County Government•Detroit, MI

9d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

Knowledge 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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License with type "A" with Air Brake endorsement OR Must have valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License with type "B" with Air Brake endorsement.
Appointees must obtain a CDL "N" endorsement within the first three (3) months of employment or promotion.
Safe and acceptable driving record (No more than 7 points)
Maintain valid CDL with A and N endorsements OR Maintain valid CDL with B and N endorsements.
Maintain Air Brake Endorsement
Maintain DOT medical documents as required by the State of Michigan for CDL holders.
Ability to carry at least 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.
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.