General Laborer - Water Department

City-of-Dearborn-Height; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn Heights is seeking a General Laborer – Water within the Department of Public Works. You will support a crew performing maintenance and construction tasks outdoors, often under challenging weather conditions.

This full-time union position requires a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and entails physical labor, equipment operation, and potential overtime with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a High School degree or equivalent.
• Must pass a Civil Service examination, background check and drug screening.
• Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class B with an Air Brake Endorsement
• Must meet General Government Civil Service Driving Standards

Responsibilities

• Jet sewers with a high-pressure water hose.
• Repair and maintain water hydrants and water gates.
• Repair water main breaks and install water service connections.
• Measure footage and install sod; pour concrete and operate cement mixer.
• Clean equipment and tools; may drive truck or snow removal equipment.

Skills

Static Strength

Trunk Strength

Coordination

Near Vision

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Control Precision

Manual Dexterity

Written Comprehension

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Job SummaryA General Laborer – Water for the Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining and improving public facilities, spaces, and infrastructure. Work is performed under supervision, to execute maintenance and construction tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, potential close contact with unpleasant materials, and working out of doors under occasionally adverse weather conditions. General Laborers may operate light equipment if required by the job. A Commercial Driver’s License, Group B, with an air brake endorsement, is required.CompensationStarting pay at $35,366 & 4 day work week.This position is a union, hourly position eligible for over time; generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, STD/life insurance after 90 days; 14 vacation days after 1 year; 12 sick days; 5 personal days; 14 paid holidays; Defined Benefit Pension. Monday-Thursday schedule.Nature of Work DutiesWorks as part of a crew to jet sewers with a high-pressure water hoseRepairs and maintains water hydrants and water gatesRepairs water main breaksInstalls water service by tapping the main line and hooking up to the curb boxMeasures footage and installs sodPours concrete, operates cement mixerCleans equipment and toolsMay be upgraded to drive truck to transport crew to worksiteMay be upgraded to drive snow removal equipment consisting of a truck or tractorEquipped with adjustable snowplow and blower unitEnvironmental Conditions and Equipment UsedConditions or situations may include exposure to a risk of danger to life, health, or bodily injuryWorks in both indoor and outdoor environments with no effective protection from weather including environments that may involve exposure to very high temperatures and very cold temperaturesMay include contact with water, toxic chemical/biological agents, other liquids, and humidityNoise/vibration exposure that could be enough to cause distraction and hearing loss as well as bodily harmWorks in conditions or situations in which there is a danger to life, health, or bodily injury including a variety of physical hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and electrical shockUses tools and equipment relative to the position, including charts, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, etc.Specifications (Skills, Mental and Physical)Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Must be able to carry 50 pounds.Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly/continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (e.g., two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.Near Vision - The ability to see details at close rangeOral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.Civil Service Process:Must pass a Civil Service written examination with a score of 70% or higherMust pass an Oral InterviewMust pass a background checkMust pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screeningMinimum Training, Licensing, Education and ExperienceMust be 18 years of age or older and have earned a High School degree or equivalent.Must pass a Civil Service examination, including a background check and drug screeningValid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class B with an Air Brake EndorsementMust meet General Government Civil Service Driving StandardsThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, not construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that could be performed by a person in this classification.