Salary
$35,081.80
– $45,706.18 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations, MI
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Water Resources Commissioner
Job Number
2021-61
Closing
Continuous
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the assistance of higher level maintenance personnel.
Assists in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing County sanitary sewer, water, and storm drain systems.
Lifts access covers to locate and remove debris in pipe lines.
Also removes obstructions from open drains and catch basins.
Assists in operating sewer cleaning and video inspection equipment.
Repairs and assists in maintenance of manholes, pipe, and other facilities.
May read and record water consumption meters, collect sewage samples, and assist Sewage Metering staff maintain various electronic meters.
Uses hand tools to mix mortar and cement, dig and level earth, and sand and paint surfaces.
Drives truck to transport work crews and materials.
Cleans and prepares work sites, and clears debris.
Cleans and maintains machinery, tools, and equipment.
Lifts heavy objects on a regular basis, such as iron access covers and cement rings.
May work in confined areas underground.
Is alert to hazards and uses safe techniques on the job.
Provides a written record of work performed, and follows department work and safety procedures.
Employees of this classification are required to be available for operational problems, equipment emergencies, widespread storms, power outages and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays.
Also, employees in this classification are required to be on assigned On-Call and/or On-Call alternate, as required by management.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
Thoroughly documented work history Valid Driver’s License number The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
1.
Have had at least six (6) months of full-time experience in a construction or maintenance field or related area.
2.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group “A” designation.
Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
Employees are required to possess additional endorsements when assigned to the following areas:
A.
Sewer Maintenance
– “N” endorsement with air brakes
B.
Construction Drain Maintenance
– “N” endorsement with air brakes
C.
Sewage Treat Plants
– “N” endorsement with air brakes
D.
Water Maintenance
– Air brakes endorsement
E.
Systems Control
– None
F.
Retention Basins
– None
G.
Cross Connection
– None
H.
Pump Maintenance
– None
NOTE: Employees without the required CDL at time of application must obtain it by the end of the six month probationary period, at the employee’s expense.
3.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
4.
Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application.
If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying.
Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered.
Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered.
NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements
1. Must maintain a valid United States Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as specified under required minimum qualifications.
Oakland County Michigan
– YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve.
We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement.
We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank.
This program offers interested employees the option to “cash out” annual leave hours in order to receive a payout.
Employees can “cash out” a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service.
Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary.
Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.
Employee Health and Wellness Benefits: The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs.
There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops.
OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics.
Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.
Professional Development: Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County’s operations, activities and objectives.
The County’s Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills.
Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
The County’s Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.
Other Benefits: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members who have a problem.
At no cost to you, the program helps identify problems that may interfere with job performance, and/or helps resolve issues related to a personal situation.
An Employee Suggestion Program (ESP) allows for employees to describe an improvement in the workplace, and have an opportunity to win an award for doing so.
The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.
To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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