What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at City of Flint, MI?
Salary: $17.50 - $18.93 Hourly
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 26-00023B
Department: Blight
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 12
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position is located within the City's Blight Division, which focuses on neighborhood improvement.
This position is a temporary, fixed-term assignment with an expected duration of three (3) months from the date of appointment. Employment under this position does not constitute permanent employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.
1600
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e., transcripts, driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.
Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have a valid State of Michigan driver's license?
03
Please acknowledge that you understand this is a temporary, fixed-term assignment with an expected duration of three (3) months from the date of appointment. Employment under this position does not constitute permanent employment.
04
Please acknowledge that you understand this position is located within the City's Blight Division, which focuses on neighborhood improvement.
Required Question
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 26-00023B
Department: Blight
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 12
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position is located within the City's Blight Division, which focuses on neighborhood improvement.
This position is a temporary, fixed-term assignment with an expected duration of three (3) months from the date of appointment. Employment under this position does not constitute permanent employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs pick and shovel work on asphalt, concrete and gravel.
- Loads and unloads trucks with a variety of materials.
- Lifts and loads sludge, debris, etc.
- Cleans clarifiers, chlorine contact tanks, barscreens, etc.
- Makes pavement markings and sign installation.
- Assists with the removal, storing, and placing of equipment and building supplies.
- Cuts grass, plants and trims trees, tends to landscaping, flowerbeds, and nursery projects.
- Must be able to operate a light or medium-duty truck or ATV. May operate other non-driven power equipment and perform simple maintenance.
- Simple building maintenance including but not limited to painting, custodial, etc.
- May perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Preferably the ability to read and write.
- Ability to follow simple oral instructions.
- Ability to perform strenuous manual labor including lifting.
- Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to perform work which is generally out of doors.
- Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
- Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons, and equipment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan driver's license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.
1600
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e., transcripts, driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.
Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid State of Michigan driver's license?
- Yes
- No
03
Please acknowledge that you understand this is a temporary, fixed-term assignment with an expected duration of three (3) months from the date of appointment. Employment under this position does not constitute permanent employment.
- Yes
- No
04
Please acknowledge that you understand this position is located within the City's Blight Division, which focuses on neighborhood improvement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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