Department of Public Works Maintenance Worker

City of Jackson•Jackson, MI

About The Position

Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, operates various pieces of construction type equipment in the process of maintaining repairing streets, public rights-of-way, buildings, properties and utilities. Performs a variety of tasks to construct, maintain and repair streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins, water mains and sewers. Operates equipment in the removal, collection, disposal of solid waste, biosolids, snow, ice and the loading and spreading of various types of materials related to work assignments. Performs general maintenance, minor repairs, cleanup of equipment. Works to maintain and repair equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and pumping stations. Performs other related activities as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D. with four (4) or more years of routine operation and maintenance of dump trucks, backhoes, and related equipment, as well as experience in the repair of machinery and equipment including industrial size pumps, motors and compressors, or equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in operation and maintenance of machinery, troubleshooting techniques, and basic mechanics and electricity.
Must possess valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire, and good driving record at time of appointment and must be licensed to operate job required equipment as mandated by State law and must maintain licensure during employment in this classification.

Responsibilities

Reads and comprehends equipment manuals explaining the operation and maintenance of machinery.
Installs and repairs broken water mains and repairs or replaces water services.
Replaces and installs fire hydrants or repairs hydrants by replacing worn parts such as pins, bolts and foot valves.
Replaces and installs water valves or repairs valves by replacing bolts, gaskets and valves.
Raises or lowers manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants and valve boxes.
Services and replaces water meters as necessary.
Notifies water system customers when water services must be disrupted.
Operates trucks to haul materials, equipment and personnel in connection with maintenance and construction projects. Operates a variety of utility equipment including pumps, air compressors and tapping machines.
Operates backhoes, loaders, excavators, tractors, lawn mowers and other equipment, as assigned.
May be required to mark location of water and sewer utilities.
Opens, stores and compacts backfill in trenches and other excavations.
Operates snow removal equipment on streets, sidewalks and parking areas.
Performs preventative maintenance, repair and modification work on equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and pumping stations. Also works on the installation of replacement or new equipment. The equipment and machinery consist of items such as collector and conveyor mechanisms, various types and sizes of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, gear drives, couplings compressors, check valves, pressure relief valves, dehumidifiers, and electric heaters, electrical and pneumatic controls, chemical feed equipment, and various size motors along with their electrical controls. Maintenance of this equipment may include such things as lubrication of machinery, adjusting or replacing pump packing, disassembly and reassembly of pumps, replacement of bearings and seals in machinery, replacement or adjustment and balancing of rotating machinery, and other general maintenance as prescribed in equipment manuals.
Assists with emergency maintenance work as assigned.
Participates in general building, grounds, forestry and street maintenance work as assigned.
Maintains and cleans work area, equipment, tools, and maintenance vehicles.
Returns tools and materials to proper storage area. Records use of parts and materials as assigned.
Must be available to respond to emergency call-out situations.
Reports on a timecard the jobs worked. Prepares other reports as required.
May perform work of lower classified employee as assigned.
Performs all other activities as assigned.