Public Works Worker

Southfield, City of•Southfield, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works seeks a dedicated Public Works Worker to join our Public Works team. This full-time union role involves the safe and efficient operation of various tools and equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks on public infrastructure. The position requires effective communication, the ability to work independently or with supervision, and a commitment to public service excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Class A CDL with tanker and airbrakes endorsements within 12 months of employment.
Newly hired employees must pass a 6-month probationary period.
If the employee does not acquire his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes Endorsements within the 6-months probationary period, their probationary period will be extended by an additional 6 months.
If the individual has not acquired his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrake Endorsements after the first 12 months of employment, the individual may be terminated.
Proficiency with tools and light equipment used in public works
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of relevant experience and S-4 license at hire (for Public Works Worker II)
At least 7 years of relevant experience and S-3 license at hire (for Public Works Worker III)
Must demonstrate proficiency with select Public Works tasks and equipment (for Public Works Worker II)
Must demonstrate proficiency with vast majority of Public Works tasks and equipment (for Public Works Worker III)

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks related to public infrastructure, including roads, water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.
Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow safety protocols and work under supervision or independently as needed.
Works on a maintenance crew that performs installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of the following: water main, water meters, water service lines, fire hydrants, gate valves, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer lines, gate wells, sewer manholes, storm sewer lines, and catch basins.
Restores damaged landscape areas due to excavations and other damage.
Performs maintenance and repair to all the city’s sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
Conducts various aspects of street maintenance and construction including, but not limited to, salting, snow plowing & removal; asphalt paving and pothole patching; concrete curb, sidewalk, structure, and pavement repair and paving; road right of way mowing and maintenance; removal of dead animals from streets and right of ways, utility locating; sign installation; proper use of barricades and road closure equipment, etc.
Responsible for various maintenance tasks in carpentry and general maintenance and construction work.
Learns equipment operation and terminology of materials used in various aspects of the job.
Performs a combination of the following duties: erecting & repairing guard rails, highway markers and snow fences, using hand tools, nails, and power tools.
Participates in training when required.
Maintains daily activity and inventory records in the City’s computerized asset management system OpenGov EAM.
Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
Other duties as assigned.