Laborer New Hire with CDL‑A License

About the role

This full‑time, permanent position supports highway maintenance operations across Oakland County. The successful candidate will work outdoors in all weather conditions, performing a variety of tasks that keep roads safe and functional.

Key responsibilities

• Control traffic, patch potholes, and conduct roadside clean‑up.
• Assist basin, tree, and pavement repair crews.
• Perform winter operations such as salting and plowing.
• Operate a vehicle over 26,000 lb GVWR, with or without trailer, and maintain the equipment.
• Use tools and equipment including chipper, chainsaw, tractor, and, when qualified, shoulder maintainer, grader, or loader.
• Complete daily work safely and collaboratively, following all Board policies and pre/post‑trip inspections.

Required profile

• High school diploma.
• Valid Michigan CDL‑A with air‑brake endorsement.
• 1‑3 years of construction‑related experience preferred.
• Willingness to work extreme weather, overtime, and double shifts in winter.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 90 lb and stand for extended periods.

Required skills

• CDL‑A with air‑brake endorsement.
• Operate vehicles >26,000 lb GVWR.
• Operate chipper, chainsaw, and tractor.
• Operate heavy equipment such as shoulder maintainer, grader, and loader (as qualified).

What we offer

• Overtime eligibility.
• Hybrid pension retirement plan with employer 401(a) match.
• Up to 29 days paid time off plus 14 paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, basic life, AD&D, and telemedicine coverage.
• Retention pay eligibility.