Full Time Seasonal General Labor

Public Services
Full Time, Non-Exempt (with occasional required overtime)
UNION: TechnicalProfessional Office Workers Association of Michigan
As a crucial member of our team, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks and operate various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems.
You will work under the close supervision of the DPW Operations Manager, DPS Deputy Director, and the DPS Director in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Inspect and repair meters, streets, drainage systems, and sewer systems at regular intervals to ensure all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.

Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.

Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings during the repair of mains and services, as well as the installation of services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.

Maintains a variety of records related to inspections, maintenance activities, water supply, and consumption, among others.

Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the respective sources prior to excavation.

Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss, or no water, evaluate the situation, and report the findings to the supervisor.

Contact residents and business owners in areas where services will be discontinued, explaining when the services will be shut off and when they will be restored.

Clear streets and sidewalks of snow and ice.

Assists in the maintenance of open space structures, such as restrooms, shelters, and maintenance sheds, by performing custodial, maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs and prepares facilities for program use.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and inspecting them after use.

Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.

Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to the supervisor, and cleans the equipment as necessary.

Operates light, medium-sized, and heavy construction and power equipment, including mechanized brooms, Jetter/inductor trucks, backhoes/loaders, vacuums, and snowplows.

Services water supply, sewer lift, and other pumps.

Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer, and street department.

Assists in the operation of City Cemeteries, which may include burials, general maintenance, and ground care.

Assists the DDA with the maintenance of downtown plantings, flowers, and other beautification efforts, including seasonal decorations.

Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and

• A) Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• E) Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• A valid state driver's license and CDL certification or the ability to obtain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Motorized vehicles and equipment, including vactor, snowplow, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, forklift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, jackhammer, chipper, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, as well as vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock.

A formal application, rating of education and experience, an oral interview, and a reference check, as well as a physical exam that includes a drug screening, will be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements evolve.

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