Job Opening: DPS General Labor
General Description:
Perform maintenance tasks involving, but not limited to, city streets, storm water, traffic, parks, cemeteries, forestry, building & grounds, motor vehicle pool, and right of ways.
Duties and Responsibilities:
These include but are not limited to the following;
Performs maintenance and repair operations at various City owned facilities
Maintains and repairs streets
Paints traffic lines
Installs and maintains traffic signs and other traffic control devices
Repairs and maintains catch basins and storm water lines
Picks up brush and other debris along roadsides, parks, cemeteries, and other city locations
Rakes leaves and performs other grounds maintenance tasks
Performs snow and ice control operations on streets, sidewalks, and other city locations
Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant material
Digs graves at City owned/maintained cemeteries
Install and repair sidewalks, curbs, and foundations
Operate various vehicles and equipment required to perform job assignments
Keeping written records on daily activities
Reporting Relationship and Supervision Received:
General Labor reports to the Foreman of Public Services, (or the Crew Leader). General Labor will be instructed in operation of various pieces of equipment by Public Services Department personnel and, after a suitable training period, shall be expected to operate all equipment that is assigned to that job classification.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Applicant shall have a valid Class B CDL with an Air Brake Endorsement. Applicant must have a good attendance record, demonstrate the ability and desire to learn the necessary skills within the job classification, have no physical impairment that would affect the performance of the job, and be available to work overtime and different shifts. Capabilities shall include, but not be limited to, operating various types of equipment, being able to follow instructions, and being willing and able to make decisions regarding job assignment details.
Compensation:
Starting pay is $16.88 per hour
Send Resume to kfreese@cityofhillsdale.org or HR Director, City of Hillsdale, 97 N. Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 by August 23, 2019.
