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THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Department of Public Works Maintenance Worker – Internal & External Posting

** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

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dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

General Summary: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, operates various pieces of construction type equipment in the process of maintaining repairing streets, public rights-of-way, buildings, properties and utilities. Performs a variety of tasks to construct, maintain and repair streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins, water mains and sewers. Operates equipment in the removal, collection, disposal of solid waste, biosolids, snow, ice and the loading and spreading of various types of materials related to work assignments. Performs general maintenance, minor repairs, cleanup of equipment.  Works to maintain and repair equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and pumping stations.  Performs other related activities as assigned.

Typical Duties:

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   Reads and comprehends equipment manuals explaining the operation and maintenance of machinery.
2. 
   Installs and repairs broken water mains and repairs or replaces water services.
3. 
   Replaces and installs fire hydrants or repairs hydrants by replacing worn parts such as pins, bolts and foot valves.
4. 
   Replaces and installs water valves or repairs valves by replacing bolts, gaskets and valves.
5. 
   Raises or lowers manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants and valve boxes.
6. 
   Services and replaces water meters as necessary.
7. 
   Notifies water system customers when water services must be disrupted.
8. 
   Operates trucks to haul materials, equipment and personnel in connection with maintenance and construction projects. Operates a variety of utility equipment including pumps, air compressors and tapping machines.
9. 
   Operates backhoes, loaders, excavators, tractors, lawn mowers and other equipment, as assigned.
10. 
    May be required to mark location of water and sewer utilities.
11. 
    Opens, stores and compacts backfill in trenches and other excavations.
12. 
    Operates snow removal equipment on streets, sidewalks and parking areas.
13. 
    Performs preventative maintenance, repair and modification work on equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and pumping stations. Also works on the installation of replacement or new equipment. The equipment and machinery consist of items such as collector and conveyor mechanisms, various types and sizes of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, gear drives, couplings compressors, check valves, pressure relief valves, dehumidifiers, and electric heaters, electrical and pneumatic controls, chemical feed equipment, and various size motors along with their electrical controls. Maintenance of this equipment may include such things as lubrication of machinery, adjusting or replacing pump packing, disassembly and reassembly of pumps, replacement of bearings and seals in machinery, replacement or adjustment and balancing of rotating machinery, and other general maintenance as prescribed in equipment manuals.
14. 
    Assists with emergency maintenance work as assigned.
15. 
    Participates in general building, grounds, forestry and street maintenance work as assigned.
16. 
    Maintains and cleans work area, equipment, tools, and maintenance vehicles.
17. 
    Returns tools and materials to proper storage area. Records use of parts and materials as assigned.
18. 
    Must be available to respond to emergency call-out situations.
19. 
    Reports on a timecard the jobs worked. Prepares other reports as required.
20. 
    May perform work of lower classified employee as assigned.
21. 
    Performs all other activities as assigned.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee must be able to squat, stoop, or kneel. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds of material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Eligibility Requirements: High school graduate or G.E.D. with four (4) or more years of routine operation and maintenance of dump trucks, backhoes, and related equipment, as well as experience in the repair of machinery and equipment including industrial size pumps, motors and compressors, or equivalent combination of job-related education and experience. Must demonstrate working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in operation and maintenance of machinery, troubleshooting techniques, and basic mechanics and electricity.

Must possess valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire, and good driving record at time of appointment and must be licensed to operate job required equipment as mandated by State law and must maintain licensure during employment in this classification.   

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability  to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

Grade/Salary: 306/$48,896.00                   

Benefit Package, including: 

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  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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  Pension program
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  Deferred compensation plan (457)
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Date Posted: August 20, 2026

Application Deadline:  Open until filled.

To Apply: 

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  Please visit cityofjackson.org go to the Personnel & Labor Relations Department.

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  Below job opportunities click on the job title to apply. You will receive an email once you apply including the next steps of the application process. A City of Jackson application must be completed.