DPW Laborer ​/Beginning Skilled​/Semi-Skilled

TITLE:

Laborer /Beginning Skilled/Semi-Skilled DEPARTMENT:
Public Services STATUS:
Full Time, Non-Exempt (with occasional required overtime) UNION:
Technical Professional Office Workers Association of Michigan SALARY: $21.86 - $27.22 DOQ, Full Benefits Package GENERAL

PURPOSE:

As a crucial member of our team, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks and operate various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
You will work under the close supervision of the DPW Operations Manager, DPS Deputy Director, and the DPS Director in a supportive and collaborative environment. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect and repair meters, streets, drainage systems, and sewer systems at regular intervals to ensure all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and back filling.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings during the repair of mains and services, as well as the installation of services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Maintains a variety of records related to inspections, maintenance activities, water supply, and consumption, among others.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the respective sources prior to excavation.
• Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss, or no water, evaluate the situation, and report the findings to the supervisor.
• Contact residents and business owners in areas where services will be discontinued, explaining when the services will be shut off and when they will be restored.
• Clear streets and sidewalks of snow and ice.
• Maintains and repairs streets and sidewalks.
• Mows and maintains park and open space areas, mows lawns, and weeds. Cleans and maintains courts and appurtenances, as well as sprinkler systems. Assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
• Inspect, wash, and perform routine maintenance of drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Assists in the maintenance of open space structures, such as restrooms, shelters, and maintenance sheds, by performing custodial, maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs and prepares facilities for program use.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and inspecting them after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to the supervisor, and cleans the equipment as necessary.
• Operates light, medium-sized, and heavy construction and power equipment, including mechanized brooms, Jetter/inductor trucks, backhoes/loaders, vacuums, and snowplows.
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Services water supply, sewer lift, and other pumps.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer, and street department.
• Assists in the operation of City Cemeteries, which may include burials, general maintenance, and ground care.
• Assists the DDA with the maintenance of downtown plantings, flowers, and other beautification efforts, including seasonal decorations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and

(B) Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair, or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

(A) Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.

(B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

(D) Ability to work safely.

(E) Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

(F) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

(G) Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.