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Public Works General Laborer
CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS —Dearborn Heights, MI
- From $18.89 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cleveland-Cliffs —Taylor, MI
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- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Ferrous Processing and Trading —Detroit, MI
- From $14 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to climb stairs
- Outdoor work
- On-the-job training
Farm Hand/Laborer
Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill —Plymouth, MI
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- US work authorization
- Cleaning
- Paid holidays
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Kokosing Industrial, Inc. —Detroit, MI
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- Construction site
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- Full-time
- Construction site
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- Construction experience
- Mileage reimbursement
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DSP Constructors —Novi, MI
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
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F. Lax Construction —Ferndale, MI
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Bore Rig Laborer
Real Future Communication —Farmington Hills, MI
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Extended hours
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Travel reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
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Public Works General Laborer

CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS -
Dearborn Heights, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18.89 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

CDL B
Commercial truck driving
High school diploma or GED
Air Brake Endorsement

Full Job Description

Job Summary

A general laborer for the Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining and improving public facilities, spaces, and infrastructure. Work is performed under supervision, to execute maintenance and construction tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, potential close contact with unpleasant materials, and working out of doors under occasionally adverse weather conditions. General Laborers may operate light equipment if required by the job. A Commercial Driver’s License, Group B, with an air brake endorsement, is required.

Compensation

Starting pay at $18.89 per hour & 4 day work week.

This position is a union, hourly position eligible for over time; generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, STD/life insurance after 90 days; vacation days; sick days; personal days; paid holidays; Defined Benefit Pension. Monday-Thursday schedule.

Nature of Work Duties

For the Water Department
- Works as part of a crew to jet sewers with a high-pressure water hose
- Repairs and maintains water hydrants and water gates
- Repairs water main breaks
- Installs water service by tapping the main line and hooking up to the curb box
- Measures footage and installs sod
- Pours concrete, operates cement mixer
- Cleans equipment and tools
- May be upgraded to drive truck to transport crew to worksite
- May be upgraded to drive snow removal equipment consisting of a truck or tractor
- Equipped with adjustable snowplow and blower unit
For the Highway Department
- Works as part of a crew in road repair, gravel spreading, ditch digging, and cold patching
- Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash, and other debris
- Removes debris from street rights-of-way and other City property
- Drives dump truck when hauling, loads fallen tree limbs and roadside debris into trucks
- Mixes concrete
- Cuts grass with tractor or rotary mower
- Rakes leaves from City property
- Uses pitchforks, shovels, and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse and trash from curbs, streets, or other areas
- Manually sweeps streets
- Operates snow removal equipment to maintain streets, sidewalk, and municipal facilities
- Cleans equipment and tools
For the Building Maintenance Department
- Works as part of a crew to repair and maintain public buildings and parks
- Paints structures and repairs woodwork with carpenter tools.
- Performs minor electrical repairs
- Repairs plumbing features
- Repairs plaster and drywall
- Builds sheds and other outbuildings
- Cuts grass with tractor or rotary mower
- Weeds and maintains trees, flowers, and bushes
- Cleans comfort stations and other buildings
- Picks up and carts away paper and rubbish
- Pours concrete, replaces sidewalks
- Drives dump truck to haul dirt, topsoil, and remove trash from city parks

General Duties for All Departments

Provide operational support at City-sponsored events, including trash removal, restroom maintenance, general cleanup, and other assigned duties.
Assist with the setup and teardown of City-sponsored events.
Perform other assignments as required by supervision to maintain departmental efficiency.
Be available periodically for after-hours and emergency work.

Environmental Conditions and Equipment Used

Conditions or situations may include exposure to a risk of danger to life, health, or bodily injury
Works in both indoor and outdoor environments with no effective protection from weather including environments that may involve exposure to very high temperatures and very cold temperatures
May include contact with water, toxic chemical/biological agents, other liquids, and humidity
Noise/vibration exposure that could be enough to cause distraction and hearing loss as well as bodily harm
Works in conditions or situations in which there is a danger to life, health, or bodily injury including a variety of physical hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock
Uses tools and equipment relative to the position, including charts, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, etc.

Specifications (Skills, Mental and Physical)

Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Must be able to carry 50 pounds.
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly/continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (e.g., two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Civil Service Process:

Must pass a Civil Service written examination with a score of 70% or higher
Must pass an Oral Interview
Must pass a background check
Must pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening

Minimum Training, Licensing, Education and Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a High School degree or equivalent.
Must pass a Civil Service examination, including a background check and drug screening
Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class B with an Air Brake Endorsement
Must meet General Government Civil Service Driving Standards

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