DPS Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 00494
Department: Public Services
Opening Date: 03/02/2026


General Description
An employee in this classification, under the direction of the Roadways & Pathways Operations Manager, Water & Sewer Operations Manager, and/or Field Service Manager, is responsible for routine maintenance duties related to DPS operations. Employees in this position will be assigned to the DPS Garage with work assignments throughout the City. Work is generally performed on Monday through Friday (7:00am-3:30pm). Employees in this position are integral in the City of Rochester Hills Public Services operations.

Essential Functions
1. Fire hydrant maintenance / painting.
2. Ground maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, and digging.
3. General labor assistance for Water and/or Road crews.
4. Miscellaneous labor as assigned.
This job narrative is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all-inclusive or limiting relative to specific job duties.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications


To be accepted for consideration, an applicant must possess all of the following:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four points currently on record.
3. Acceptable Criminal History.
4. Previous yard maintenance or labor experience preferred.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 70 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

Supplemental Information
Examination Information:

Review of Application Materials:
To determine possession of minimum qualifications.


Oral Evaluation of Qualifications (Interview):
To evaluate employment history, communication skills and other factors related to successful performance in this position. (Minimum Passing Score: 70%)



Note: Candidates for this position must pass a physical exam including drug screen.

Note: Examination information may be modified for administrative purposes.


We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.


It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.
No Benefits
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Are you 18 years old or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an acceptable criminal history?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your anticipated start date.
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Please provide your anticipated end date.
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