Laborer - Department of Public Works

Brief Description The City of Sterling Heights is seeking a Full-Time Laborer within the Department of Public Works! Pay starting at $24.7651/hr. Pay increases on your anniversary date and annually on July 1stGenerous paid holiday schedule and Paid Time Off (PTO)Premium healthcare coverage for employee and their dependentsDental, Vision, and Disability Benefits at no cost401a with employer match$2,500 annual contribution into a Retiree Post Employment Health PlanAccess to an Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for employee and dependents!…and so much more! Position Summary Under the supervision of the Division Supervisor, a Laborer is integral to the DPW's field operations and expected to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and replacement tasks associated with the City's public infrastructure, including major and local roads and water, storm water, and sanitary sewer systems. A Laborer must be proficient in operating vehicles and equipment essential to these job tasks. Carrying out the DPW's mission requires that a Laborer be task-oriented, hardworking, and committed to producing exemplary public services for the City's residents and businesses. Minimum Requirements High school graduate or GED equivalentAbility to perform essential job functions as listed in the job descriptionValid unrestricted Michigan Driver's License and possess a good driving recordA valid Group B State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes endorsement is required at time of appointmentAbility to follow oral and written instructions For The Full Job Description, Click HERE Check out the recruitment brochure for further information and details via the following link: DPW Laborer Recruitment Brochure To view the Summary of Compensation and Benefits document, please click the following link: Summary of Compensation and Benefits - DPW Laborer Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on Sunday, October 4, 2026. EOE/M/F/D