Laborer- Streets

City of Troy; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401a Retirement

HSA with Employer Contribution

Job summary

The City of Troy’s Streets & Drains Division is seeking a full-time laborer to perform general maintenance and operate equipment for snow removal and drainage tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan driver's license, with CDL and medical card within six months of assignment.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans begin at hire, plus a 401a retirement plan and Health Savings Plan with employer contributions. Overtime is possible to meet seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or GED).
• Must have a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a CDL with air brakes and (N) endorsement within six months.
• Recent experience as a laborer or with light equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety rules and proper operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor and maintenance work.
• Operate vehicles/equipment for snow removal and de-icing.
• Use non-power tools such as shovels, rakes, wrenches, wheelbarrows.
• Maintain light power equipment including chainsaws, lawnmowers, jackhammers.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Laborer experience

CDL within 6 months

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $31.12 - $33.03 / Hour
• Job Category Full-time, Department of Public Works

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans start hire date.

Retirement plan includes 401a and Health Savings plans with employer contribution.

Opportunities for hourly bonuses for additional certifications

The Streets & Drains Division provides maintenance, repair and replacement to a network of 364 miles of Local, Major, and County roads, street lighting, traffic control signs, and 500 miles of sidewalks. They investigate residential storm water issues and work to maintain efficient storm water drainage systems.

DUTIES

• Perform general labor and maintenance work.
• Operate vehicles/equipment necessary for snow removal and ice prevention/control.
• Use non-power tools including, but not limited to, shovels, rakes, wrenches, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Operate and performs routine maintenance on light power equipment including but not limited to chain saws, lawnmowers, jackhammers, etc.
• Perform related work as required

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate (or GED equivalent).
• Must have at the time of application, and maintain, a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record (based on City of Troy standards).
• Will be required to obtain, and maintain, a commercial driver license (CDL), including air brakes and (N) endorsement, and Medical Card as required by the State of Michigan within six (6) months of assignment date.

PREFERENCES

• Recent experience as a laborer or light equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical and power equipment and traffic and safety rules and regulations concerning the use of this equipment.

EVALUATION PROCESS

TYPE

• Demonstration
• Interview

WEIGHT

30%

Applicants must receive at least a score of 70 on each portion to be placed on the eligible list.

70%

100%

HOURS

Overtime is required; employees are expected to work at least 50% of offered overtime.

*The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit represents this position. There may be contract language which could impact the selection process.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and state law.