Wayne County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and alongside the Detroit River. Our unique corner of Michigan offers a special blend of opportunities for residents and businesses. Wayne County is home to 34 cities and nine townships, each with its own distinctive character, and is the home to nearly 1.8 million residents. As a resident of Wayne County, you can enjoy services, support, and recreation, which makes the county a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We are committed to providing our communities with quality services and facilities that will make them thrive. If you are committed to serving our communities and residents, join our team!
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES Temporary Laborers in the Roads Maintenance Division assist in maintaining highways and structures on state, municipal and rural roads and rights-of-way. Duties may include litter pick up from roads and freeways, flagging traffic, working an air hammer and post pounder, pounding stakes and posts, mixing concrete, cold patching, shoveling asphalt and debris, changing under blades, assisting in snow and ice operations, use of hand tools, lawn mowers, and power tools, assisting tradespersons, cleaning, and other related duties as assigned.
Required Tasks
· Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
· Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
· Drive equipment with adjustable attachments to mow grass and weeds including hand tools.
· 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, ditches, and other drain structures.
· Remove litter and debris from roadways.
· Remove and replace snow and ice equipment such as scrapers or under-blades during winter maintenance.
· Use jackhammers and other hand tools.
· Assist in install or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
· Clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
· Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting trees.
· Assist tradespersons.
· Clean bathrooms, or other areas.
· Other related duties, as assigned. ELIGIBLE PERSONS At the time of application, eligible persons must have:
A high school diploma/GED; AND A valid Driver's License and a safe and acceptable driving record. Moderate-term on-the-job training will be provided. Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at or via email at . Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
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