What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator position at City of Novi?
The City of Novi, MI (est. population of 60,000 ) is looking for a Light Equipment Operator, to perform a wide variety of physical labor and equipment operation activities involving public works construction, maintenance, and repair work within the City of Novi's Department of Public Works Field Operations or Water and Sewer Division.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, such as breaking pavement and sidewalks, digging holes and trenches, cleaning and sweeping streets, alleys, and gutters. Move equipment and furniture.
- Operate, load, and unload trucks and other vehicles.
- Operate power-driven equipment and hand tools.
- Assist in the forming and pouring and finishing of concrete sidewalks and driveways.
- Assist in performing various street maintenance activities, repairing water or sewer lines, catch basins, manholes, and other masonry activities.
- See job description for further details
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months to one year's experience/training in areas of equipment operation and public works maintenance and construction is required. Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License is required or ability to obtain.
Salary: $58,195.64 with a comprehensive benefit package
Snapshot of our Benefits:
- Cafeteria Health Insurance Plan.
- Dental insurance provided by the City of Novi.
- Life insurance provided by the City of Novi.
- Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401a defined contribution retirement plan & retiree health savings account with employer contribution.
- Optional Roth IRA & 457 retirement plans.
- Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays per year
- Various personal and professional growth training resources.
- Tuition reimbursement program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Wellness Reimbursement Program - Including gym membership reimbursement and mental health app reimbursement.
- 24/7 access to on-site fitness facility.
- Robust Employee Wellness & Engagement program. Past events have included Beautification Day, Mental Health Awareness Seminars, Cooking Well Series, Flu Shot Clinics, Heart & Vascular Screenings
Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification, verification of an acceptable Michigan driving. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
To Apply: To apply: To Apply: Visit cityofnovi.org to complete an online application. Questions can be directed to the City of Novi Human Resources department by email: humanresources@cityofnovi.org or phone: (248) 347-0452. Promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. The City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
The Light Equipment Operator position is covered under the Michigan Association of Public Employees union contract which can be found here: https://cityofnovi.org/services/human-resources/contracts-and-administrative-personnel-policy/
Salary : $58,196
