Gogebic County Road Commission

employment opportunities

seasonal plow truck drivers

7/16/2026

The Gogebic County Road Commission is accepting applications for Seasonal Plow Truck Drivers for the 2026/2027 winter season at a competitive hourly rate. These jobs are for the winter months only and end in approximately March or April. The position can either be seasonal full time or as needed during snowfall events. These positions are currently located out of our Watersmeet, Marenisco or Bessemer garages depending on current vacancies.

These positions require that the employee be able to operate all types of snow and ice removal equipment that is required by the Gogebic County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Also, qualified applicants should be capable of using good and sound judgment in knowing what operations to perform. Applicants must possess a valid CDL with a minimum of a Group B designation. Applicants must be able to operate and maintain at least a tandem axle dump truck with a front one-way plow.

Applications can be picked up at the Gogebic County Road Commission office in the Courthouse Annex in Bessemer, Michigan or on our website (Employment Opportunities tab at the top of the page)

Deadline to submit an application is August 14, 2026. The Gogebic County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Road clousre

copper peak road

For Immediate Release

December 30, 2025

NOTICE

Copper Peak Road CLOSURE (IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP)

Important announcement:

Due to the dangers of our ongoing construction, Copper Peak is now OFF LIMITS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE for any winter outdoor activities, including (but not limited to) snowmobiling, off-road vehicle use, skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and snowboarding.

The Copper Peak property is under constant video surveillance.

Thank you for understanding. Be safe out there!