Job Details

Summer Road Construction - Seasonal

• $14.00 - $16.00/ Hour
• This seasonal position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits.
• Position Availability: Summer 2025 Construction Season
• Position Duration: 8 – 12 weeks

Duties:

• Performs a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks in support of road sign maintenance and engineering related operations.
• Participates in the maintenance, fabrication and installation of roadside traffic signs on Berrien County maintained roads.
• Collects various data such as roadway traffic counts, culvert inspections and GPS location of other roadway features.
• Contributes to the design, survey and construction of roads, bridges, surface water and other public works projects to assure quality plan production and accurate quantities of materials.
• Assists in the review of engineering calculations, project document filing, computer data entry, and organizing field and office data.
• Participates in materials testing and geotechnical field studies.
• Aids in the placement and setup/retrieval of traffic study equipment and information including traffic counts done electronically or manually.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point or other engineering software.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED OR
• An equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Coursework in a civil engineering or construction management program is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, as a condition of employment.
• Will be subject to a background check and required to complete and pass job-related tests.
• All candidates will undergo a phone interview; in-person interviews may be required at the discretion of management.

Work Conditions:

• Job duties will require the physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility is required for walking over long distances and rough terrain on construction sites.
• Work is performed in the office or in the field in varying weather conditions.
• Physical hazard from traffic and construction equipment at the work site may be present.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to operate the assigned equipment safely and efficiently in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to drive a pickup truck or other light vehicles and perform basic math calculations.
• Capable of performing maintenance of assigned tools and equipment to ensure safe and clean operating conditions.
• Aware of the potential hazards associated with the work and able to adhere to general safety rules and regulations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes in policies, rules, regulations, work environment, crew and assignments.
• Strong communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with coworkers and the general public.
• Able to remain composed and professional in stressful situations.