Streets & Grounds Maintenance Tech | Half‑Day Fridays

City Of Portage; Portage (MI); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Portage’s Public Works Department seeks a dedicated Maintenance Tech I to support streets, parks and cemeteries from spring through fall. This role requires physical work outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and adherence to safety standards.

Starting pay is $22.89 per hour with benefits; overtime, early shifts, and seasonal leaf removal programs are included. CDL requirements are listed, and promotion opportunities exist under the UAW contract.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated work ethic.
• Experience in snow plowing, building trades, mowing, and road repairs preferred.
• Experience operating a dump truck with underbody blade helpful.
• Valid Michigan CDL with tanker endorsement and DOT medical card preferred.
• Valid Michigan CDL-B with air brakes; CDL-A to be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in adverse weather.
• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED.

Responsabilidades

• Perform manual construction and maintenance activities on City properties, streets, sewers, parks, and cemeteries (April–October).
• Operate heavy-duty trucks for leaf pickup and snow removal.
• Overtime required for leaf cleanup and winter street maintenance; early/late shifts as weather dictates.
• Opportunity for advancement under the UAW contract.

Conhecimentos

Snow plowing experience

Road repairs experience

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Strong work ethic

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

CDL-B with air brakes

DOT medical card

CDL-A in first 6 months

Dump truck with underbody blade experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The City of Portage’s Public Works Department seeks a dedicated Maintenance Tech I to support streets, parks and cemeteries from spring through fall. This role requires physical work outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and adherence to safety standards.

Starting pay is $22.89 per hour with benefits; overtime, early shifts, and seasonal leaf removal programs are included. CDL requirements are listed, and promotion opportunities exist under the UAW contract.