Light Truck Driver at Washtenaw County Road Commission in Ann Arbor, MI | USD23-28 | Kablio

Role

Description

vehicle inspection

traffic control

material hauling

winter operations

crack sealing

record keeping

Performs manual labor; digs ditches; cleans and installs culverts; removes debris from roadway and shoulders; prepares potholes, cracked, and broken pavement for patching; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.
Conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, minor servicing, adjustment and maintenance on vehicles and equipment and assists shop staff with minor repairs and adjustments.
Acts as a traffic regulator for road maintenance crews; directing traffic around hazards or work areas, and setting up temporary road signs, traffic cones, and barricades at work sites.
Operates trucks, trailers and related equipment; hauls and dumps road maintenance and repair materials, including asphalt, rock, liquid asphalt, aggregates and culvert pipes; loads and transports road equipment.
Operates trucks and equipment in the performance of winter maintenance operations.
Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events.
Uses chain saws, skid steers, chippers and related equipment to remove and/or trim fallen and existing trees and brush.
Records materials, supplies, time and equipment used for each work project for proper billing or record keeping.
Performs crack seal operations that involve guiding emulsion wands over cracks in the roadway; fills cracks with hot bituminous emulsion and shovels stone chips from back of vehicle.
Keeps assigned vehicles and equipment clean, orderly and equipped with necessary tools and supplies.

Requirements

on-call

1-year

machinery

cdl

class b

high school

Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.
One (1) year of experience in highway maintenance, highway or building construction, farming, forestry or landscaping or any labor intensive work experience that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles and equipment.
A valid Michigan Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (excluding "K") and an "N" (tank) endorsement.
A high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
Earn while you learn! Paid CDL training with an accredited provider. Please refer to CDL Training Policy.
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance.
Medical insurance that starts on your first day
Tuition reimbursement
Health care savings program
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
Defined benefit pension
Short-term and longer-term disability insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1,000+ Miles

County Roads Managed

Responsible for maintaining and repairing over 1,000 miles of county roads in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

360,000 Residents

Serving the Community

Ensures road safety and accessibility for over 360,000 residents in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

25% Congestion Reduction

Traffic Flow Improvement

Focused on improving traffic flow and reducing congestion by 25% through targeted road maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.

Handles a wide variety of projects from road resurfacing to large-scale bridge repairs.
Specializes in both routine maintenance and major road rehabilitation projects.
Dedicated to keeping local traffic moving smoothly through weather-related challenges.
Committed to working closely with local governments to support regional growth and development.

Culture + Values

Promote openness and transparency in decision-making
Provide ample opportunities for participation by the public and local government
Be conscientious stewards of the public’s money
Value diversity
Be sensitive to the environment
Value all employees
Provide leadership in transportation planning and road system improvement

Environment + Sustainability

1,650 Miles

Public Roadways Managed

Maintains an extensive network of public roads, including both paved and unpaved surfaces.

$2.2 Million

Seal-Coating Investment

Invested in seal-coating 49 lane miles in 2025 to extend pavement life and reduce long-term repair costs.

$9.4 Million

Resurfacing Investment

Invested $9.4 million in 2025 to improve approximately 37 miles of roadways through a resurfacing program.

37 Miles

Roads Improved

Improved approximately 37 miles of both paved and unpaved roads in 2025 through a resurfacing program.

Undertakes forestry work as part of resurfacing projects to maintain roadway safety and integrity.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Services

Permit Applications

Staff Directory

Report an Issue (WCRC Fix It)

Reddit praise: WCRC responsiveness

Role

Description

vehicle inspection

traffic control

material hauling

winter operations

crack sealing

record keeping

Performs manual labor; digs ditches; cleans and installs culverts; removes debris from roadway and shoulders; prepares potholes, cracked, and broken pavement for patching; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.
Conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, minor servicing, adjustment and maintenance on vehicles and equipment and assists shop staff with minor repairs and adjustments.
Acts as a traffic regulator for road maintenance crews; directing traffic around hazards or work areas, and setting up temporary road signs, traffic cones, and barricades at work sites.
Operates trucks, trailers and related equipment; hauls and dumps road maintenance and repair materials, including asphalt, rock, liquid asphalt, aggregates and culvert pipes; loads and transports road equipment.
Operates trucks and equipment in the performance of winter maintenance operations.
Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events.
Uses chain saws, skid steers, chippers and related equipment to remove and/or trim fallen and existing trees and brush.
Records materials, supplies, time and equipment used for each work project for proper billing or record keeping.
Performs crack seal operations that involve guiding emulsion wands over cracks in the roadway; fills cracks with hot bituminous emulsion and shovels stone chips from back of vehicle.
Keeps assigned vehicles and equipment clean, orderly and equipped with necessary tools and supplies.

Requirements

on-call

1-year

machinery

cdl

class b

high school

Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.
One (1) year of experience in highway maintenance, highway or building construction, farming, forestry or landscaping or any labor intensive work experience that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles and equipment.
A valid Michigan Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (excluding "K") and an "N" (tank) endorsement.
A high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
Earn while you learn! Paid CDL training with an accredited provider. Please refer to CDL Training Policy.
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance.
Medical insurance that starts on your first day
Tuition reimbursement
Health care savings program
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
Defined benefit pension
Short-term and longer-term disability insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found