Maintenance Trainee DPW

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a DPW Maintenance Trainee to perform general maintenance, repair and physical labor in water distribution and wastewater systems under the DPW Supervisor.

The role involves inspecting meters, installing water meters, turning services on/off, and operating trucks/backhoes as needed; a high school diploma and a valid driver's license with potential to obtain Class A CDL within six months are required; physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with ability to obtain Class A CDL, tank endorsement, and medical certificate within six months.
• Experience in water distribution or wastewater systems preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair of water distribution and wastewater systems under supervision.
• Inspect water meters, service lines, mains, and valves while traveling throughout the township.
• Install and repair water meters using hand tools and gauges.
• Turn water services on/off as needed.
• Operate a truck or backhoe for material hauling and digging tasks.
• Record work status and material use for maintenance or repair projects.
• Perform site restorations and light landscaping as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Active listening

Oral & written communication

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air compressor

Metal locator

Leak detector

Hand tools

Job description

DPW Maintenance TraineeEmployment Status: Full-timeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptExperience Required: Two (2) years related experience (preferred)Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GEDCertification/Licensing: Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid commercial driver's license with Group A designation, tank endorsement and medical certificate within six months of hire.Direct Supervisor: DPW SupervisorSupervisory Responsibility: NonePeople Supervised: Direct (0), Indirect (0)Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the job, may enter confined spaces.Primary Work Location: OutdoorsJob Summary: Under the direction of the DPW Supervisor, performs general maintenance, repair and physical labor duties within the water distribution and wastewater systems using a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment. For training purposes, will perform the duties of a Maintenance Person I.Essential Job FunctionsAn employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties:Under the supervision of a senior employee, assists in the repair of malfunctions in the water distribution and wastewater system, travelling throughout the Township inspecting water meters, service lines, mains, and valves to determine problems.Assists in the installation and repair of water meters using hand tools and special gauges.Turns water services and mains on and off as necessaryParticipates in the repair and maintenance of new and existing water mains, manholes, fire hydrants, sewer lines, etc., inspecting taps and running new service lines when necessary.Performs job site restorations at work projects, filling in holes, recovering or patching roadways along with landscaping where necessary.Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as air compressor, metal locator, leak detector and various hand tools required to perform assigned tasks.Record status of work completed and material use for maintenance or repair projects.May Operate a truck or backhoe in the removal or hauling of materials, snow plowing, digging or backfilling trenches for concrete or metal pipe, or loading trucks.Perform related work as required.An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:KnowledgeTools, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipmentRelevant safety procedures and practices regarding maintenance and repair workSkillsOperation of power equipment and toolsMechanical aptitudeActive listeningOral and written communicationTroubleshooting and determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about itAbilitiesWork effectively with other employees and the public.Perform a variety of minor maintenance tasks.Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)Read and interpret maps and sketches of water and sewer distribution systems.Walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the jobPerform physical labor involving lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.