Department of Public Works Maintenance Worker

Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, operates various pieces of construction type equipment in the process of maintaining, repairing streets, public rights-of-way, buildings, properties, and utilities. Performs a variety of tasks to construct, maintain, and repair streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins, water mains, and sewers.

Responsibilities

• Reads and comprehends equipment manuals explaining the operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Installs and repairs broken water mains and repairs or replaces water services.
• Replaces and installs fire hydrants or repairs hydrants by replacing worn parts such as pins, bolts, and foot valves.
• Replaces and installs water valves or repairs valves by replacing bolts, gaskets, and valves.
• Raises or lowers manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants, and valve boxes.
• Services and replaces water meters as necessary.
• Notifies water system customers when water services must be disrupted.
• Operates trucks to haul materials, equipment, and personnel in connection with maintenance and construction projects.
• Operates a variety of utility equipment including pumps, air compressors, and tapping machines.
• Operates backhoes, loaders, excavators, tractors, lawn mowers, and other equipment, as assigned.
• May be required to mark location of water and sewer utilities.
• Opens, stores, and compacts backfill in trenches and other excavations.
• Operates snow removal equipment on streets, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and modification work on equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and pumping stations, including:
  • Collector and conveyor mechanisms
  • Various types and sizes of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
  • Gear drives, couplings, compressors, check valves, pressure relief valves
  • Dehumidifiers and electric heaters
  • Electrical and pneumatic controls
  • Chemical feed equipment
  • Various size motors along with their electrical controls
• Maintenance tasks may include:
  • Lubrication of machinery
  • Adjusting or replacing pump packing
  • Disassembly and reassembly of pumps
  • Replacement of bearings and seals in machinery
  • Replacement or adjustment and balancing of rotating machinery
  • Other general maintenance as prescribed in equipment manuals
• Assists with emergency maintenance work as assigned.
• Participates in general building, grounds, forestry, and street maintenance work as assigned.
• Maintains and cleans work area, equipment, tools, and maintenance vehicles.
• Returns tools and materials to proper storage area.
• Records use of parts and materials as assigned.
• Must be available to respond to emergency call-out situations.
• Reports on a timecard the jobs worked and prepares other reports as required.
• May perform work of lower classified employee as assigned.
• Performs all other activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Four (4) or more years of routine operation and maintenance of dump trucks, backhoes, and related equipment.
• Experience in the repair of machinery and equipment including industrial size pumps, motors, and compressors, or equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in operation and maintenance of machinery, troubleshooting techniques, and basic mechanics and electricity.
• Must possess valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
• Good driving record at time of appointment and must be licensed to operate job-required equipment as mandated by State law.
• Must maintain licensure during employment in this classification.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to squat, stoop, or kneel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds of material.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$48,896.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension program
• Deferred compensation plan (457)