The City of Harrison Department of Public works is seeking a dedicated DPW Operator to join our team and serve the community with excellence. As a DPW Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City's streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure are safe and functional for all residents. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality service and has a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to work well in a team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and take pride in your work, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Essential Job functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform..
- Perform a variety of manual labor tasks, including operating hand tools and power equipment to repair and maintaining City streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other public infrastructure.
- Assist with snow removal and other emergency response duties as required.
- Maintain and repair City parks and grounds buildings and fleet vehicles.
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up for public events.
- Provide customer service and respond to service calls as needed.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in all activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan operator's license.
- Ability to operate trucks and smaller tractors with or without attachments for lawn mowing and snow removal maintenance.
- Ability to or have the willingness to learn how to repair water mains and sewers, make water and sewer taps, clean sewers and catch basins, repair and maintain fire hydrants.
- Be available as needed to maintain and repair critical City infrastructure.
- Candidate must be able to pass a DOT Physical, which includes a drug test, and continued random testing.
Work Conditions
Tasks are performed both inside and outside environmental conditions. Workers are exposed to all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Physical demands on the job include manual labor, heavy lifting, and long hours. Work schedule is typically Tuesday through Friday from 6am to 4:30pm, working four, ten-hour shifts per week, with some weekends required. However working schedule may vary based on the needs of the City, and is subject to change.
This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Safety Requirements
The safety of our employees is of utmost importance. As such, we require all candidates to consent to a background check and drug test as part of the hiring process. We also conduct on or more formal interviews to ensure that we hire the perfect candidate for the job. Safety regulations and guidelines must be adhered to at all times.
Benefits Offered by the City of Harrison
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Uniform and equipment provided
