What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Department employee position at Elyria Township?
Job Overview
Join our Road Department team as a dedicated and energetic Road Department Employee! In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure through skilled operation of heavy equipment and construction tools. Your efforts will directly contribute to safer, smoother roads and public spaces. We seek a motivated individual eager to work outdoors, embrace teamwork, and take pride in delivering quality results that make a difference every day.
Duties
- Operate heavy machinery including loaders, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, and front loader trucks to perform road construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
- Assist with paving projects, ensuring proper preparation and finishing techniques are followed for durable results.
- Conduct utility locating to identify underground utilities before excavation or construction begins, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Support construction site activities by setting up equipment, loading materials, and managing debris removal efficiently.
- Perform routine inspections of equipment and work sites to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members to execute project plans accurately and meet deadlines while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Maintain detailed records of daily activities, equipment usage, and safety checks to ensure compliance with regulations.
Skills
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, and front loader trucks.
- Strong knowledge of construction practices with a focus on road building and maintenance processes.
- Ability to perform utility locating accurately using specialized tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with paving procedures and construction site safety protocols.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to follow detailed instructions and safety guidelines diligently.
- Physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather conditions; ability to stand, walk, lift heavy objects, and operate machinery safely. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills help shape the infrastructure of our community! We value a proactive individual who is eager to learn new techniques while contributing their expertise to impactful projects. Join us in building safer roads today!
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25