Public Service Maintenance Worker A-1 - 076918

Purpose/Description

The Public Service Maintenance Worker - A - 1 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 - A-1 may also mow or clear brush from a long road or plow snow from roadway.

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan''s largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents'' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver''s License with type "A" with Air Brake endorsement.
• Appointees must obtain a CDL "N" endorsement within the first three (3) months of employment or promotion.

Experience Requirements

• Safe and acceptable driving record (No more than 7 points)
• Maintain valid CDL with A 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.

Special Conditions

• Applicant MUST pass a medical and/or drug screen before appointment.

• Pre-employment physical and potential agility test.

• Will be subject to working night shift.

• Required Knowledge:

• 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.

• Require Tasks:

• Perform snow and ice operations - including moving/handling materials, maintaining equipment.

• Perform 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.

• Other duties:

• 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.

• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

• Required Knowledge:

• 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.

• Require Tasks:

• Perform snow and ice operations - including moving/handling materials, maintaining equipment.

• Perform 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.

• Other duties:

• 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.

• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.