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PUBLIC WORKS
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
ABOUT HUDSONVILLE
The City of Hudsonville is located in SE Ottawa County, MI, about halfway between Grand Rapids and Holland with a population of about
7,600 residents. Hudsonville is a growing community with friendly people, well-kept neighborhoods, outstanding public and private schools, numerous parks, and a business district which is currently undergoing a substantial revitalization.
Hudsonville Department of Public Works at a Glance:
This is a full-time, union position year-round within the Department of Public Works. The Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and/or repair city sewers, water mains, streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, and traffic signs. They operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate would be someone who is an energetic and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills, and a valid Michigan Driver’s License, MI CDL-B preferred. We are seeking an individual who also has strong organizational and planning skills, and works well independently with light supervision. Experience in construction, excavation, water/sewer system operation, landscaping, grounds keeping, or any other related trades will be a plus. Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (This list may not be wholly inclusive of expected tasks.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
JOB-BASED COMPETENCIES
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, sewer jetter, street roller, man lift, tamper, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, and ditch witch. Water distribution and sanitary sewer software and geographical information systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Employee will participate in an “on-Call” rotation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent or his designee.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; final selection, background check, physical and drug screen.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.42 - $24.72 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Public Administration
$49k-63k (estimate)
04/07/2024
04/16/2024
hudsonville.org
HUDSONVILLE, MI
25 - 50
1984
Private
DONALD VAN DOESELAAR
$5M - $10M
Public Administration