Department of Public Works Temporary Maintenance Trainee
The Human Resource Department is now accepting applications for the position of Department of Public Works Maintenance Trainee with the Department of Public Works. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, repair and physical labor duties on a variety of Township equipment, property and facilities using a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment. This is a short-term position ending on November 16, 2025.
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience Required: Two (2) years related experience (preferred)
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED
Certification/Licensing: Valid Driver's License with the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License with Group A designation, tank endorsement and medical certificate within six months of being offered a full-time position, if applicable.
Direct Supervisor: DPW Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibility: None
People Supervised: Direct (0), Indirect (0)
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the job, may enter confined spaces.
Primary Work Location: Outdoors
Salary: $56,388 - $64,847. Applications must be uploaded with proof of education, copy of a valid Driver's License, and experience.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the DPW Supervisor, performs general maintenance, repair and physical labor duties within the water distribution and wastewater systems using a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment. For training purposes, will perform the duties of a Maintenance Person I.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties:
- Under the supervision of a senior employee, assists in the repair of malfunctions in the water distribution and wastewater system, travelling throughout the Township inspecting water meters, service lines, mains, and valves to determine problems.
- Assists in the installation and repair of water meters using hand tools and special gauges.
- Turns water services and mains on and off as necessary.
- Participates in the repair and maintenance of new and existing water mains, manholes, fire hydrants, sewer lines, etc., inspecting taps and running new service lines when necessary.
- Performs job site restorations at work projects, filling in holes, recovering or patching roadways along with landscaping where necessary.
- Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as air compressor, metal locator, leak detector and various hand tools required to perform assigned tasks.
- Record status of work completed and material use for maintenance or repair projects.
- May Operate a truck or backhoe in the removal or hauling of materials, snow plowing, digging or backfilling trenches for concrete or metal pipe, or loading trucks.
- Perform related work as required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge
- Tools, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
- Relevant safety procedures and practices regarding maintenance and repair work
Skills
- Operation of power equipment and tools
- Mechanical aptitude
- Active listening
- Oral and written communication
- Troubleshooting and determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Abilities
- Work effectively with other employees and the public.
- Perform a variety of minor maintenance tasks.
- Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Read and interpret maps and sketches of water and sewer distribution systems.
- Walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the job
- Perform physical labor involving lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources Department. The Charter Township of Shelby provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
