Heavy Equipment Operator (Drain Commissioner

Heavy Equipment Operator (Drain Commissioner)

05-Aug-2026 to 19-Aug-2026 (EST) AFSCME 496.03 (Drains) 2053 Mill Road, Flint, MI, USA 24.26 per hour Hourly Full Time

Starting Pay: $24.2620 Hourly ($50,465) Step A: $26.1399 Hourly ($54,371) Step B: $27.4563 Hourly ($57,109) Step C: $29.4822 Hourly ($61,323)

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years' experience as a heavy construction equipment operator
-OR- two (2) years' light equipment operator experience in the Genesee County Drain Department;

-AND
- Possession of a valid Group "A" CDL with endorsement N and no restrictions.

Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job duties and functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary:

Operates a tractor with backhoe attachment or a truck with sewer-rodding or vacuum attachment; works under the general supervision of the Drain Maintenance Supervisor; may be required to supervise subordinate employees; performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Manipulates heavy motor equipment;
• Operates tractor with backhoe attachment for digging holes for repairing and laying tile;
• Operates a sewer-rodding machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a sewer-washing machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a sewer-vacuuming machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of refuse obtained from catch basins and sewer lines;
• Performs the same duties a light equipment operator when not performing the duties as a heavy equipment operator;
• Makes routine repairs to heavy equipment;
• Maintains records and submits reports as required.