Road Worker

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government! At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government. Summary Under the general direction of the Road Department Supervisor, the Road Worker performs a variety of road and garage maintenance activities to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Calhoun County roads year-round. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Road Construction and Maintenance • Construct culverts, side drains, and road layers. • Erect, install and maintain steel guardrails. • Clear brush, cut grass and maintain roads • Surface roads, patch potholes, perform chip seal, and fog seal work. • Install and maintain permanent and temporary road signs, barricades to manage traffic safely. • Operate and maintain road construction equipment, such as loaders, excavators, skid steers, durapatchers, backhoes and mowers. • Installing and repairing guardrails. • Scape and grade gravel roads. Work Assignments • Follow Daily work assignments and collaborate with supervisors to ensure quality and meet project deadlines. Vehicle and Equipment Reporting • Complete daily vehicle condition report (VCR), submit VCR prior to the start of the next day shift. • Report any vehicle and/or equipment mechanical concerns promptly. Traffic Control • Install and maintain traffic control devices including cones, barrels, signs, and arrow boards per MUTCD requirements. • Setup, teardown and monitor work zones. • Perform traffic regulating duties and responsibilities to maintain safe work environment. Equipment and Truck Maintenance • Inspect and replace all lights and bulbs and sealed beams as needed. • Check tires, maintain correct tire pressure, change tires and fix flats. • Grease the truck and change oil. • Maintain and replace all mud flaps. • Repair and replace mirrors. • Replace wiper blades. • Clean and maintain batteries. • Change the cutting edges on the underbody scraper and repair all loose or broken bolts and lock pins on the underbody scraper. Install, remove, and maintain the salt spreader. • Install and remove towing hitches. • Replace all snowplow shoes and blades on snowplows. • Check, maintain, and change the oil, fuel, air, hydraulic, and water filters. • Clean to ensure asphalt is removed. Winter Maintenance Preparation • Assist mechanics with equipment for winter maintenance preparation, when needed. Material Handling and Truck Operation • Load trucks as required. • Refuel trucks at the beginning and end of each shift. Facility Upkeep • Maintain cleanliness of Road Department garages, yards, equipment, trucks, and parking areas. Winter Operations • Salt and sand roads and bridges. • Plow snow from roads and bridges. Material Transport and Distribution • Haul material (gravel, bituminous, etc.). • Dump and spread material. • Grade shoulders. Tree and Debris Removal • Cut trees and trim brush. • Remove roadside trash and dead animals as directed off roads. • Ability to use tree removal equipment, chain saws. Drainage and Excavation Work • Clean culverts. • Install underground culverts. • Dig trenches to facilitate proper drainage. • Perform hand-digging and hand-raking tasks. General Duties • Work collaboratively with others and independently when required. • Drive on s