General Laborer - Water Department

CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS•Dearborn Heights, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A General Laborer – Water for the Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining and improving public facilities, spaces, and infrastructure. Work is performed under supervision, to execute maintenance and construction tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, potential close contact with unpleasant materials, and working out of doors under occasionally adverse weather conditions. General Laborers may operate light equipment if required by the job. A Commercial Driver’s License, Group B, with an air brake endorsement, is required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a High School degree or equivalent.
Must pass a Civil Service examination, including a background check and drug screening
Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License - Class B with an Air Brake Endorsement
Must meet General Government Civil Service Driving Standards
Must pass a Civil Service written examination with a score of 70% or higher
Must pass an Oral Interview
Must pass a background check
Must pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening
Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Must be able to carry 50 pounds.
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly/continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (e.g., two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a crew to jet sewers with a high-pressure water hose
Repairs and maintains water hydrants and water gates
Repairs water main breaks
Installs water service by tapping the main line and hooking up to the curb box
Measures footage and installs sod
Pours concrete, operates cement mixer
Cleans equipment and tools
May be upgraded to drive truck to transport crew to worksite
May be upgraded to drive snow removal equipment consisting of a truck or tractor Equipped with adjustable snowplow and blower unit