General Laborer - Water Department

City Of Dearborn Heights; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Comprehensive benefits after 90 days

14 vacation days after 1 year

12 sick days

5 personal days

14 paid holidays

Defined Benefit Pension

Monday-Thursday schedule

Job summary

City Of Dearborn Heights is seeking a General Laborer – Water for the Department of Public Works in Dearborn Heights, MI. The role involves maintaining public facilities and performing outdoor maintenance tasks with physical exertion, often outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, repairing hydrants and mains, installing water services, and potentially driving trucks or snow removal equipment. CDL-B with air brake endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Must 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 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 as part of a crew.
• Repair and maintain water hydrants and water gates.
• Repair water main breaks.
• Install water service by tapping the main line and hooking up to the curb box.
• Measure footage and install sod; pour concrete and operate cement mixer.
• Clean equipment and tools; may drive truck to worksite.
• May be upgraded to snow removal equipment.

Skills

Physical strength

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: General Labor, Job Summary

A 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.

Compensation

Starting pay at $35,366 & 4 day work week.

• 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 Duties

• Works as part of a crew to jet sewers with a high-pressure water hose
• Repairs and maintains water hydrants and water gates
• Repairs water main breaks
• Installs water service by tapping the main line and hooking up to the curb box
• Measures footage and installs sod
• Pours concrete, operates cement mixer
• Cleans equipment and tools
• May be upgraded to drive truck to transport crew to worksite
• May be upgraded to drive snow removal equipment consisting of a truck or tractor
• Equipped with adjustable snowplow and blower unit

Environmental Conditions and Equipment Used

• Conditions or situations may include exposure to a risk of danger to life, health, or bodily injury
• Works 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 temperatures
• May include contact with water, toxic chemical/biological agents, other liquids, and humidity
• Noise/vibration exposure that could be enough to cause distraction and hearing loss as well as bodily harm
• Works 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 shock
• Uses 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 range
• Oral 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 higher
• Must pass an Oral Interview
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening

Qualifications: Minimum Training, Licensing, Education and Experience

• Must 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 screening
• Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class B with an Air Brake Endorsement
• Must meet General Government Civil Service Driving Standards

This 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.