Public Service Worker I - (Dual Exam) (Open-Competitive)

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Public Service Worker I to join their team. This role involves a variety of essential maintenance tasks, from water main repairs to snow and ice control. The ideal candidate will operate heavy machinery and perform manual labor in diverse weather conditions. With a commitment to community service, this position offers a chance to make a tangible impact while ensuring the city's infrastructure remains in top condition. If you are a motivated individual looking for a rewarding career in public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent within one year of hire.
• Minimum of one year of paid work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance tasks including water main repair and tree service.
• Operate tractors, dump trucks, trailers, and other equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of hand tools and equipment

Knowledge of occupational safety rules

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to operate light trucks and tractors

Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions

Education

High school diploma or valid equivalency certificate

Tools

Tractors

Dump trucks

Trailers

Job description

$51,500.80 - $63,169.60 Annually

• Starting Salary: $51,500.80
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $53,476.80
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $55,390.40
• Maximum salary is achieved after three successful years of employment.

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements. An employee in this classification in the Department of Public Works performs various work including:

• Water main repair
• Service taps
• Hydrant and valve repair
• Water meter services
• Sanitary and storm sewer services
• Sign maintenance services
• Tree service
• Snow & ice control service
• Leaf and brush collection services
• Concrete & asphalt repair services
• Structure repair services
• Recreational facilities & grounds maintenance

This employee will operate tractors, dump trucks, trailers, and other equipment. The Public Service Worker I may have overtime work as required, is subject to call-in outside normal working hours, and performs related duties as assigned.

By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
• Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate within one year of date-of-hire;
• Have a minimum of one year of paid work experience;
• Be eligible for a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) for, or have a valid Group ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake;
• Have or be eligible for a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit for operation of a forklift;
• Be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

NOTE: An employee in this classification is subject to all requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, as amended.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Written Test - 100%

NOTE: Candidates must pass the written test in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Reasonable knowledge of hand tools and equipment used in municipal maintenance and construction
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to operate light trucks, mowers, and tractors
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions

NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.