Public Works Worker

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Southfield seeks a Public Works Worker for its on-site public works facilities. The role focuses on safe operation of tools and equipment to perform construction and maintenance on public infrastructure, with options to work independently or with supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and within 12 months the CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsements. Union benefits and career progression are noted in the posting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsements within 12 months of employment; probationary periods apply.

Aufgaben

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks on roads, water mains, sewers, and related infrastructure.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety protocols and work under supervision or independently as needed.
• Maintain equipment and report issues.
• Record daily activities and inventory in OpenGov EAM.

Kenntnisse

Tools & light equipment

Communication

Interpret instructions

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Public works equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Description
The Department of Public Works seeks a dedicated Public Works Worker to join our Public Works team. This full-time union role involves the safe and efficient operation of various tools and equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks on public infrastructure. The position requires effective communication, the ability to work independently or with supervision, and a commitment to public service excellence.
Location

• On-site at designated public works facilities

Experience

• No specific experience required; relevant skills and qualifications are essential

Skills

• Proficiency with tools and light equipment used in public works
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks related to public infrastructure, including roads, water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety protocols and work under supervision or independently as needed.

Representative Job Duties

• Works on a maintenance crew that performs installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of the following: water main, water meters, water service lines, fire hydrants, gate valves, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer lines, gate wells, sewer manholes, storm sewer lines, and catch basins.
• Restores damaged landscape areas due to excavations and other damage.
• Performs maintenance and repair to all the city’s sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
• Conducts various aspects of street maintenance and construction including, but not limited to, salting, snow plowing & removal; asphalt paving and pothole patching; concrete curb, sidewalk, structure, and pavement repair and paving; road right of way mowing and maintenance; removal of dead animals from streets and right of ways, utility locating; sign installation; proper use of barricades and road closure equipment, etc.
• Responsible for various maintenance tasks in carpentry and general maintenance and construction work.
• Learns equipment operation and terminology of materials used in various aspects of the job.
• Performs a combination of the following duties: erecting & repairing guard rails, highway markers and snow fences, using hand tools, nails, and power tools.
• Participates in training when required.
• Maintains daily activity and inventory records in the City’s computerized asset management system OpenGov EAM.
• Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Class A CDL with tanker and airbrakes endorsements within 12 months of employment. Newly hired employees must pass a 6-month probationary period. If the employee does not acquire his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes Endorsements within the 6-months probationary period, their probationary period will be extended by an additional 6 months. If the individual has not acquired his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes Endorsements after the first 12 months of employment, the individual may be terminated.

Supplemental Information
The Public Works Worker will be classified based on the following criteria:
Public Works Worker I

• Pay grade 312 (Range: $52,417.02 - $78,547.40)
• 0 years of relevant experience required at hire.

Public Works Worker II

• Pay grade 313 (Range: $55,038.47 - $82,474.66)
• At least 4 years of relevant experience and S-4 license at hire. Must demonstrate proficiency with select Public Works tasks and equipment.

Public Works Worker III

• Pay grade 314 (Range: $57,789.96 - $86,598.61)
• At least 7 years of relevant experience and S-3 license at hire. Must demonstrate proficiency with vast majority of Public Works tasks and equipment.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
Overview
City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary
Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus
Blended Pension Plan Employees
Defined Benefit SERS
1.5% Multiplier for all years of service
3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
10 Years Vesting
5% Employee Contribution
Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare
3% 401 a City Contribution
3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)
5 Year Vesting Schedule
https://www.missionsq.org/
Retirement Health Savings
Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.
https://www.healthcare.gov/
5 years of years of service: 50% vested
6 years of service: 75% vested
7 years of service: 100% vested
Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.
Life Insurance MetLife
Benefits
The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance
Medical Elections
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)
Community Blue PPO 10
Community Blue PPO 12
Community Blue PPO 15
HAP HMO
Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.
Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.
COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.
Retirement Savings Account
Supplemental
MissionSquare 457b
or T. Rowe Price 457b
Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.
Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.
Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.
Supplemental
Tuition Reimbursement
75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
Residency Bonus
Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
Fire and Police Excluded
Supplemental
MetLife
Voluntary Term Life and ADD
Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.
AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton [e-mail].
Supplemental
EAP Ulliance
Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.
FMLA
Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.
FSA & Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.
Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.
Renew Annually, it’s not automatic.
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