The primary responsibilities of this position are to report daily and directly to the Public Works Lead and Public Works
Operator 3 to ensure that the Village is clear, clean, and safe. This will include the clearing of roads and sidewalks from
snow, ensuring the parks are well-maintained, providing vehicle maintenance to the Village equipment, and collecting
refuse from the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this job. Other duties may be required and
assigned:
• Street Duties:
o Remove all snow from the Village streets and apply salt and sand to Village Streets.
o Grade and fill Village dirt and gravel roads
o Repair potholes.
o Install or replace Village signs in Village rights-of-way.
o Trim trees along Village rights-of-way to ensure clear driver sight lines
o Clean streets and gutters
• Sidewalk duties:
o Remove snow and apply salt and sand on sidewalks abutting Village Property and bridges as needed for
safe pedestrian use and elsewhere.
o Repair and replace sidewalk segments as needed.
• Park Duties:
o Maintain parks and park facilities in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
o Repair, maintain, replace, remove, or add park fixtures and playing surfaces.
o Seed, fertilizer, sod, mow, and maintain park lawns and other Village-owned lawns.
o Trim park trees and remove fallen leaves and branches as necessary.
• DPW and Motor Pool Duties:
o Maintain Village vehicles, machinery, tools, and other equipment, as written in the maintenance
schedule.
o Keep all DPW vehicles and equipment clean.
o Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance, as written in the maintenance schedule
• Refuse Collection Duties:
o Collect and compost yard water (i.e., grass, leaves, small branches) as scheduled.
o Collect and chip branches and tree trimmings as scheduled.
o Keep DPW work areas clean and safe.
o Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance, as written in the maintenance schedule.
• Other Duties:
o Be prepared to operate all Village vehicles and other equipment needed to implement various
construction, replacement, or other maintenance projects as directed by the Village Manager.
o Advise the Village Manager and police of all illegal or otherwise inappropriate obstructions of public
right-of-ways, ordinance violations, or other public nuisances observed in the Village.
o Attend Village Council Meetings or Village Council Committee Meetings as directed by the Village
Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Recommended to have a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance, construction and/or engineering
experience. Has considerable knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and methods used in both the
private and municipal public works sectors.
• Must demonstrate ability in understanding best practices in construction and maintenance techniques.
• Complete and thorough knowledge of snow removal and anti-icing operations. Sound judgement and decision
making skills.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 1 year of hiring.
• A valid CDL Class B or A license in good standing with the State of Michigan DMV.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to enforce regulations and work effectively in a team environment.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• MERS Pension
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Uniforms
• Boot Allowance
• Longevity Pay
• Annual Wage Increases
PAY:
• Operator 1 – $22.18 - $22.68 Per Hour, 0-2 Years of Operator Experience
• Operator 2- $23.73 Per Hour, 2+ Years of Operator Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently
is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move freely about the municipal buildings and/or grounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually
low to moderate.
The Village of Laurium does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in
employment or the provisions of service. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between
the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the
needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
