Laborer 1-2

City of St Joseph; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamtramck is seeking a full-time Laborer in the Department of Public Service to perform a variety of maintenance tasks for municipal facilities, streets, and water systems. The role requires operating trucks and power tools, reading water/sewer drawings, and providing on-call support as needed.

Responsibilities include snow removal, meter work, sign installation, and assisting with repairs to city infrastructure while maintaining safety and customer service standards in all weather

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• S-4 Water Distribution License must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of municipal facilities and streets.
• Turn water services on/off for customers and operate distribution valves.
• Repair and patch streets, install signs, and manage meters.
• Perform snow removal and general building maintenance.
• Inspect sewers, catch basins, and assist with repairs as needed.

Skills

Water system drawings

Microsoft Office

Heavy manual labor

Truck & power tools operation

Reading & following instructions

Customer service

Driver’s license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

S-4 Water Distribution License (within 12 months)

Tools

Water/Sewer drawings

Dump trucks, snowplows, pumps

Water meters & transmitter units

Job description

The City of Hamtramck has an opening for a full-time Laborer in our Department of Public Service Department. The Department of Public Services is located inside City Hall at 3401 Evaline Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212. This is an AFSCME union position, and the position reports to the Director of the Department of Public Services or appointee.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of the DPS foreman, DPS assistant foreman and crew leader, the Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of municipal facilities and streets, rights-of-way, storm drains, sewer lines, water system, graffiti removal, and perform related work as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use water and sewer drawings to locate, mark, and stake water service lines, water mains, sanitary and storm sewer mains and laterals
• Operate sewer cleaning, dump trucks, snowplows, salters, pumps, air compressors, compressors, lawn mower, and other power tools
• Perform snow removal activities
• Repair and patch streets and alleys
• Install, remove, and maintain street signs
• Maintenance of city parks, lots and cleanup of debris
• Perform building maintenance and assist with cleaning of city owned buildings and properties
• Assist with performing repairs to city-owned infrastructure
• Fire hydrant maintenance and repairs
• Turn on and off water services to Hamtramck water customers
• Operate water distribution system valves
• Assist with the repair of water service lines and stop boxes
• Perform carpentry, construction and bench repair work
• Install/remove/repair residential and commercial water meters and meter transmitter units;
• Maintain parking meters, parking lots, and associated equipment
• Set up and remove barricades and caution tape at work sites
• Inspect city sewers, catch basins, and perform repairs as assigned
• Maintain and repair city owned trash containers
• Complete work orders into a computerized device utilizing basic computer knowledge & Microsoft Office programs
• Inspect work completed by vendors and contractors
• Must be available to work overtime as needed including being on call
• Tasks involving working outdoors in natural environments with exposure to all weather conditions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer Service
• Ability to read and understand water and sewer system drawings
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office programs
• Read and understand water and sewer systems
• Customer service
• Reasonable knowledge of the operation of trucks, snowplows, and other automotive and power-driven equipment and tools
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including proper lifting techniques
• Ability to work in a highly diverse community
• 1-3 years' experience working in municipal government preferred

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Reasonable experience in a variety of equipment operation, maintenance, construction and repair tasks
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Obtain and maintain a S-4 State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Distribution License; Required within twelve (12) months of hire