DPS Laborer

Salary: $26.41 - $30.61 Hourly
Location : DPS Garage, 511 East Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00501
Department: Public Services
Division: Water/Sewer
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

General Description

This position performs labor to assist with water and sewer, road repairs, snow removal and other assignments to assist with overall department operations.

Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday however, there will be the occasional requirement of working after hours, weekends and holidays.

This is a Rochester Hills, GELC Local 1984 job posting.
Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Performs general road maintenance and related activities including flagging traffic, mowing, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repair and pouring, manhole repairs, assists with sign repair and installation, clearing brush, vegetation control, sweeping, routing and sealing road cracks, and removing dead animals and trash.
2. Performs maintenance on storm sewer including ditching, culvert repair, replacements and catch basin rebuild, repair.
3. Installs water taps and perform water main repairs.
4. Assists Meter Technician with Installs and repairs of water meters.
5. Performs sewer line maintenance and repairs.
6. Assists with hydrant and valve maintenance and replacement.
7. Performs routine grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, weed whipping, lawn repair, and hydro-seeding.
8. Operates lawn equipment including mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, hand tools, and power tools for assigned areas.
9. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
10. Performs snow removal using a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles not requiring a Commercial Driver's License.
11. Reports to work for on-call after hours needs, as assigned.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/equivalent.
• Two (2) years of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or related labor experience.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four (4) points currently on record.
• DOT Physical/Medical Card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CDL Class A with N endorsement and no restriction from airbrakes.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Duties are performed daily both indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, and exhaust fumes.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment DOT physical.

Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at by application deadline, 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
City Provided Benefits
Pension - 15% of employees salary contributed to defined compensation (401a) plan; 50% vested after 3 years; 75% vested after 4 years and 100% vested after 5 years
Retiree Health Care Funding Plan - 4% of employee's salary contributed to retiree health care funding plan; vested after 5 years
Vacation - 10 days to a maximum of 25 days annually as accrued based on tenure
Annual Leave - 13 days annually as accrued
Holidays - 12 days annually
Health Care Core Package - Medical, Dental and Vision provided first of the month following employment (buy up options available)
Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Life and AD& D Insurance - provided first of the month following 180 days of employment pending successful completion of probation
Tuition Reimbursement Plan - $2500 annually for approved courses
Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program and Wellness benefit
01

Do you have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent and two (2) years of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or related labor experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four (4) points currently on record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain at the pre-employment physical?

• Yes
• No

Required Question