Public Works Equipment Operator (Full-time)

CITY OF WILLIAMSTON
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION
POSTING DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Position: Public Works Equipment Operator (Full-time; scheduled Night/Weekend On-Call) with Primary Assignment at the Department of Public Works. This position is under the AFSME Union Contract as an Equipment Operator position.
Hours: 40 per week (Potential over-time)
Wages: $23.96-$29.06 hourly rate (not including Wastewater and Water Licenses) under the AFSCME union pay schedule (Step determination depending on qualifications). Additional hourly wage rate provisions are included in the contract for Wastewater and Water licenses held.
Benefits: Benefit package includes benefits available to all regular full-time DPW staff in accordance with the AFSCME Union Contract and the City Employee Manual. These include Hybrid Defined Benefit (Pension), paid holidays, vacation, personal leave, and healthcare (including dental, vision, and prescriptions). Annual clothing and boot allowance.
Essential Job Functions:
Participates in a full range of activities associated with DPW, under the direction of the DPW Operations Supervisor. Also works in other areas of infrastructure as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in a skilled trade, building/construction management or related field is preferred.
• Three to five years in infrastructure construction and maintenance or related field.
• Ability to complete ongoing training required to obtain and/or maintain all state licenses.
• Knowledge of the best practices and procedures associated with municipal construction projects and maintenance activities, including safety considerations.
• Knowledge of the materials, equipment and safety procedures associated with municipal public works activities.

Full job description available at www.williamston-mi.us

To Apply, submit resumes to:
City of Williamston
ATTN: John Hanifan
161 E Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI 48895
Email: manager@williamston-mi.us

For More Information:
Contact (517) 655-2774, ext 110

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.96 - $29.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Williamston, MI 48895 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Williamston, MI 48895: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29