What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPW Laborer position at City of Fenton, Mi?
CITY OF FENTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 1, 2024
The City of Fenton is seeking candidates to fill a Department of Public Works Laborer position. The position consists of general DPW maintenance work on city infrastructure including but not limited to maintenance and repair of streets, signs, flags, street lighting, parks, grounds, forestry services, sewer & storm systems, water distribution systems, winter maintenance of downtown area and 125 lane miles of city owned streets. The position involves overtime on an as-needed basis and weekend on-call responsibilities on a rotation basis (approximately each 11 weeks). Candidates will be required to work overtime for city infrastructure emergencies such as winter storms, water main breaks as well as other scheduled and non-scheduled events.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in heavy truck and heavy equipment operation, excavation experience and general street maintenance experience. Experience in the operation of snow removal equipment is preferred.
A CDL Class B with N endorsement Driver License is required within six months of employment with experience as a CDL operator preferred. Minimum high school graduate, GED or equivalent is required. A background check with physical exam and drug screening is part of the pre-employment hiring process.
Starting pay is $ 23.49 per hour, $ 24.76 per hour after 6months, and $ 25.67 per hour after one year and successful demonstration of the ability to operate heavy equipment, sewer truck and street sweeper. CDL pay premium is .25 per hour. Excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Job Description and application can be found on City website at www.cityoffenton.org. Go to “about us” page.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.49 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Year round work
Ability to Relocate:
- Fenton, MI 48430: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23