PUBLIC UTILITY WORKER

City of Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn seeks a Public Works Technician to operate a variety of vehicles and assist staff in sewer and water main repairs. You will transport equipment, use hand and power tools, and help maintain vehicles and related gear.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED; related experience preferred. A valid Michigan CDL-Class A with Air Brake endorsement is required; provision to obtain CDL within 6 months if not held.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); related experience preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of vehicles to transport equipment and materials.
• Operates equipment, hand tools, and power tools in performing various labor tasks in an assigned area.
• Assists staff in performing sewer, water main, and related repairs.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, tools, and related equipment.
• Shows regular and predictable attendance, including required meetings.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:This position is responsible for operating assigned vehicles and assisting staff in performing various repairs.TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (See back of this bulletin for complete job description)Operates a variety of vehicles to transport equipment and materials.Operates equipment, hand tools, and power tools in performing various labor tasks in an assigned area.Assists staff in performing sewer, water main, and related repairs.Cleans and maintains vehicles, tools, and related equipment.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); related experience preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Air Brake EndorsementApplicants hired without a Michigan CDL A License will be hired as a Public Works Technician, and must receive their Michigan CDL A License within 6 months from date of hire to remain employed.PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:Oral 100%DURATION OF LIST:This list will be in effect for a period of six months.POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:Satisfactory completion of medical examination, driving record check, and criminal background check (including sex offender registry if applicable) prior to start date.All appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.