Public Works Worker - FLEX
Salary
$25.20 - $37.76 Hourly
Location
Southfield, MI
Job Type
FLEX - Career Part-Time
Job Number
202400358
Department
Water Maintenance
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Equal Opportunity Language
This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (248) 796-4700 (voice) or via email at hrsupport@cityofsouthfield.com if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.
Description
Regularly be scheduled to work part-time, up to 30 hours per week.
May periodically be scheduled to work 40 or more hours per week
The Department of Public Works seeks a dedicated Public Works Worker to join our Public Works team. This part-time union role involves the safe and efficient operation of various tools and equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks on public infrastructure. The position requires effective communication, the ability to work independently or with supervision, and a commitment to public service excellence.
Location
- On-site at designated public works facilities
Experience
- No specific experience required; relevant skills and qualifications are essential
Skills
- Proficiency with tools and light equipment used in public works
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
- Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks related to public infrastructure, including roads, water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.
- Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow safety protocols and work under supervision or independently as needed.
Representative Job Duties
- Work on a maintenance crew that performs installation, maintenance, repair and removal of the following: water main, water meters, water service lines, fire hydrants, gate valves, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer lines, gate wells, sewer manholes, storm sewer lines, and catch basins.
- Restore damaged landscape areas due to excavations and other damage.
- Performs maintenance and repair to all the city's sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
- Conducts various aspects of street maintenance and construction including, but not limited to, salting, snow plowing & removal; asphalt and cold patch repair; concrete curb, sidewalk and structure repair; road shoulder mowing and maintenance; removal of dead animals from streets and right of ways, utility locating; sign installation; proper use of barricades and road closure equipment, etc.
- Responsible for various maintenance tasks in carpentry and general maintenance and construction work.
- Learns equipment operation and terminology of materials used in various aspects of the job.
- Performs a combination of the following duties: erecting & repairing guard rails, highway markers and snow fences, using hand tools, nails, and power tools.
- Works on road grading, mowing crews, cement, asphalt, chipping and ditching crews. Perform work in confined spaces with entry permits.
- Participate in training when required.
- Maintains daily activity and inventory records in the city's computerized asset management system Open Gov.
- Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Class A CDL with tanker and airbrakes endorsements within 12 months of employment. Newly hired employees must pass a 6-month probationary period. If the employee does not acquire his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrakes Endorsements within the 6-months probationary period, their probationary period will be extended by an additional 6 months. If the individual has not acquired his or her CDL Class A with Tanker and Airbrake Endorsements after the first 12 months of employment, the individual may be terminated.
Supplemental Information
The Public Works Worker will be classified based on the following criteria:
Public Works Worker I
- Pay grade 312 (Range: $52,417.02 - $78,547.40)
- 0 years of relevant experience required at hire.
Public Works Worker II
- Pay grade 313 (Range: $55,038.47 - $82,474.66)
- At least 4 years of relevant experience and S-4 license at hire. Must demonstrate proficiency with select Public Works tasks and equipment.
Public Works Worker III
- Pay grade 314 (Range: $57,789.96 - $86,598.61)
- At least 7 years of relevant experience and S-3 license at hire. Must demonstrate proficiency with vast majority of Public Works tasks and equipment.
Health and Insurance Benefits
Flex employees are eligible to enroll in a City - sponsored health insurance plan or may qualify for an opt-out payment if coverage is declined.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - BCBS or HAP HMO
- Met Life Term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage (up to plan limits)
- TASC Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Supplemental
Retirement and Savings
Flex employees are enrolled in:
Mission Square
- 401A Defined Contribution Plan (3% employee contribution with 3% City match)
- Retiree Health Savings Account (2% employee contribution with 2% City match)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flex employees are eligible for PTO after meeting service requirements. PTO accrual increases with years of service and is paid out upon separation, in accordance with City policy.
Employer Southfield, City of (MI)
Address 26000 Evergreen Road
Southfield, Michigan, 48075
Phone 248-796-4700
Website http://www.cityofsouthfield.com