Salary:
$39,915.20 - $43,534.40 Annually
Location:
Saginaw, MI
Job Type:
Full Time
Department:
Department of Public Services
Division:
Maintenance and Service
Job Description:
Open to SEIU Hourly Members and the Public
SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days to be considered as in-house candidates. Applications received after 14 days will be considered with public applications.
Applications will be screened, and qualified candidates will be invited to a performance test and an oral interview. Candidates must score 70% or better on each component to advance.
This posting may close after 14 days.
Major Duties:
- Perform street repair tasks, including asphalt repair, replacement, cement, curb work, and crack filling.
- Operate equipment such as pickup trucks, air compressors, air tools, pavement saws, chippers, and related machinery.
- Conduct manual labor tasks: catch basin cleaning, snow shoveling, raking, litter cleanup, sweeping, emptying litter cans, rat baiting, hydrant painting, mowing, etc.
- Perform related duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Licenses: Valid Michigan Driver’s License (must be maintained).
- Experience:
- Familiarity with the City’s street system.
- Experience in manual labor tasks.
- Basic experience operating equipment such as pickup trucks, one-ton mini dump trucks, and bobcats.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., manhole entry, rat baiting).
- Acceptable attendance record.
Supplemental Information:
- Working Conditions:
- Willing and able to work outdoors 95% of the time in all weather conditions.
- Drive equipment on various street conditions.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies (e.g., snow and ice control).
- Perform tasks in adverse conditions (e.g., rat baiting).
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Benefits Package:
- Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (low employee premium contributions).
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Premiums paid by the City.
- Retirement Plan: MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit and Contribution).
- Healthcare Savings Plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 22 days in the first year.
- Holidays: 13 Paid Holidays.
- Disability Benefits: Long/Short Term Disability.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Employee Assistance Program.
(Benefits are subject to collective bargaining agreements.)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
