Description

The City of Hamtramck has an opening for a full-time Laborer in our Department of Public Service Department. The Department of Public Services is located inside City Hall at 3401 Evaline Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212. This is an AFSCME union position, and the position reports to the Director of the Department of Public Services or appointee. 

Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision of the DPS foreman, DPS assistant foreman and crew leader, the Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of municipal facilities and streets, rights-of-way, storm drains, sewer lines, water system, graffiti removal, and perform related work as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

        Use water and sewer drawings to locate, mark, and stake water service lines, water mains, sanitary and storm sewer mains and laterals

        Operate sewer cleaning, dump trucks, snowplows, salters, pumps, air compressors, compressors, lawn mower, and other power tools

        Perform snow removal activities

        Repair and patch streets and alleys

        Install, remove, and maintain street signs

        Maintenance of city parks, lots and cleanup of debris

        Perform building maintenance and assist with cleaning of city owned buildings and properties

        Assist with performing repairs to city-owned infrastructure

        Fire hydrant maintenance and repairs

        Turn on and off water services to Hamtramck water customers

        Operate water distribution system valves

        Assist with the repair of water service lines and stop boxes

        Perform carpentry, construction and bench repair work

        Install/remove/repair residential and commercial water meters and meter transmitter units; 

        Maintain parking meters, parking lots, and associated equipment

        Set up and remove barricades and caution tape at work sites

        Inspect city sewers, catch basins, and perform repairs as assigned

        Maintain and repair city owned trash containers

        Complete work orders into a computerized device utilizing basic computer knowledge & Microsoft Office programs

        Inspect work completed by vendors and contractors

        Must be available to work overtime as needed including being on call

        Tasks involving working outdoors in natural environments with exposure to all weather conditions

        Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

        Customer Service

        Ability to read and understand water and sewer system drawings

        Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office programs

        Read and understand water and sewer systems  

        Customer service

        Reasonable knowledge of the operation of trucks, snowplows, and other automotive and power-driven equipment and tools

        Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather conditions

        Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

        Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of equipment

        Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including proper lifting techniques

        Ability to work in a highly diverse community

        1-3 years' experience working in municipal government preferred 

Education and Experience:

        High School Diploma or G.E.D

        Reasonable experience in a variety of equipment operation, maintenance, construction and repair tasks

        Valid Michigan Driver’s License with clean driving record

        Obtain and maintain a S-4 State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Distribution License; Required within twelve (12) months of hire