Maintenance Worker 400

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

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking skilled Maintenance Workers to join the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Public Service Department. You will perform outdoor street and roadway maintenance, contributing to the safe and efficient improvement of city streets.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience in asphalt, sewer, or road maintenance, plus the ability to operate a CDL Group B with required endorsements.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience performing asphalt work with a lute, or sewer maintenance, or road/street maintenance.
• Equivalent training/experience may substitute for listed requirements.

Responsibilities

• Place non-compacted asphalt using a shovel and rack with a lute.
• Grade sub-base for pavement sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; set concrete forms.
• Check forms for line and grade accuracy.
• Finish concrete in forms with rakes, shovels, and tools.
• Operate trucks, snow plows, and road salting equipment.
• Perform safety checks and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out street repairs with concrete, asphalt, and sealant materials.
• Set up traffic control devices such as cones and barricades.

Skills

Asphalt work

Road maintenance

Sewer maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Group B with Air Brakes and N endorsements

Group A license within 120 days

Job description

The Operations and Maintenance Division within the Public Service Department is seeking skilled individuals to join their crew of Maintenance Workers . This position allows individuals to contribute their skills and abilities by performing maintenance both safely and properly for the overall improvement of City streets and roadways. If you enjoy working outdoors and accomplishing tasks with a dynamic crew, this could be the position for you.

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Working on a paving crew to place non-compacted asphalt in proper location with a shovel and then racking the material with a lute
• Grading sub-base for installation of pavement sidewalks, curbs, gutters, grade surfaces ad setting concrete forms for pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters
• Visually checks form work to ensure that the forms meet line and grade requirements
• Placing and finishing concrete into the forms using rakes, shovels, derbies, come-alongs and other concrete tools for the proper and finishing of concrete
• Driving various trucks and operating snow plows and road salting equipment
• Operating heavy power assisting tools
• Driving dump-truck and other related vehicles to deliver supplies, tools, parts and other material
• Driving bobcat, fork lift and other equipment and serving as a crew person on an asphalt paving machine
• Performing landscaping operations such as restoring lawns and parkways after construction is completed or damaged by motorist
• Conducting safety checks and minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Performing various street repairs using concrete, asphalt, sealant and pavement preservation materials
• Setting up traffic control devises including cones and barricades

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience performing asphalt work that includes work with a lute; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• OR One (1) year of experience performing sewer maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• OR One (1) year of experience performing road and street maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements

• Minimum possession and maintenance of a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License, Group B, with Air Brakes and N (tank) Endorsements to be given consideration.
• Group A license must be acquired after employment and within one hundred twenty (120) days of employment.
• This position requires the operation of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more. Therefore, pursuant to Section 601a of the Michigan Vehicle Code, the applicant recommended for this position must be able to pass the physical examination mandated by the State of Michigan in order to be transferred or hired for this position.

Post-Hire Requirements

• Must complete and pass the Solid Waste Training Program (Trash, recycling, and yard waste) within 45 days of employment.
• MDOT Drug & Alcohol Training provided as a part of the training program.
• Must complete Traffic Regulator Training and Certification as provided bi-annually by the Public Service O & M Division.
• Must complete and maintain Power and Industrial Truck Training and Certification provided every three (years) by the Public Service O & M Division
• May require overtime or shift work for snow and ice control or other emergencies

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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