Equipment Operator

Genesee County Road Commission

Administrative Offices

Public Posting

 

Equipment Operator

External Posting – October 6, 2025 through October 21, 2025

 

REGULAR FUNDED POSITION OPENING

 

FLSA:                                 NOT EXEMPT

BARGAINING UNIT:     IUOE 324{formerly TPOAM}

SHIFT:                                 1^st & 3^rd   {November thru April – 5 days/8 hours}

April thru November – 4 days/10 hours}                                                                                      

RATE OF PAY:                 $23.05 per hour

LOCATION:                      To Be Determined {TBD}

REPORTS TO:                  MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

 

GENERAL SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform various job duties to maintain and/or improve roadways within Genesee County that include but are not limited to: pot hole patching, traffic control, ditching, tree trimming, roadside mowing, grading, street sweeping, catch basin repair, guardrail repair, concrete slab/curb repair, culvert jetting, shouldering, fencing, and snow/ice removal (winter).

 

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

1. Perform manual labor, dig ditches for drainage, pothole repair, guardrail repair and installation, culvert repair and installation, tree trimming, brush control, load and unload tools, equipment, and materials.
2. Operate trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
3. Operate heavy-duty trucks with snowplows, underbody scrapers, sand, and salt spreaders to remove ice and snow accumulation from roadways.
4. Haul and dump materials.
5. Utilize proper load/unload and securing procedures when transporting equipment as per Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regulations, and or/as directed.
6. Track and record time, materials, supplies, and equipment used for each work project.
7. Perform traffic regulation according to the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices (MMUTCD).
8. Complete Daily Pre & Post Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) detailing condition of vehicles, defects, or potential issues and promptly report any issues to the maintenance supervisor.
9. Maintain/clean assigned vehicle or equipment.

 

 

Genesee County Road Commission

Job Posting – Equipment Operator

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10. Understand and adhere to the Work Rules and Regulations of the GCRC.
11. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the above examples given (these examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must possess:  Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies. Ability to use good sound judgement, tact, and courtesy. A working knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in highway and road construction/maintenance.  Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication and comprehension, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Strong mathematical ability. Must be able to understand and apply information obtained from environment and surveys and job specifications. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations. Basic computer skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Be able to reach overhead. Be able to work in various positions, including but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience required operating the following equipment: Grader, Excavator, Front-End Loader, Backhoe, Gradall and Tandem Axle Dump Truck with snowplow.  Applicants must possess a Class A CDL with “N” endorsement, a high school diploma/GED and a valid Michigan Driver’s License.  A current driving record (a request date from October 6, 2025, through October 21, 2025). MUST be submitted to be considered.

**Hours may vary and are subject to call 24 hours a day for emergency and weather conditions.

 

Hourly Rate = $23.05 per hour with comprehensive benefit package included but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, paid holidays and vacation, pension and deferred compensation.  Please email resume to sbreed@gcrc.org or mail to Sonia D. Breed, Genesee County Road Commission, 211 W. Oakley St., Flint, MI 48503.  Resumes and current driving record will be accepted until 5:30 p.m., October 21, 2025.

Any questions regarding this advertisement should be directed to:

Sonia D. Breed ¨ Human Resources Coordinator

Email:  sbreed@gcrc.org

Phone: (810) 767-4920 ext. 222

Fax:       (810) 767-0774

 

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