Sewer System Construction Trainee

Duties And Responsibilities: Makes repairs to the City storm and sanitary sewer systems. Lays new pipes, installs new taps, constructs and repairs manholes. Cuts new pipe, cuts out damaged pipe, removes and replaces pipe fittings, makes connections to sewers and catch basins. Reads and interprets blueprints in locating and marking water or sewer infrastructure. Drives utility vehicles and dump trucks; orders materials, makes out simple reports on work performed and materials used. Operates, pneumatic air hammers, pumps, and other equipment in making excavations and backfills. Performs manual labor and does a variety of routine tasks such as hand shoveling, hand grading, mixing cement. Cleans, repairs, and places forms used for laying concrete, lays and finishes cement work. May be required to perform Water Operations duties if necessary. May assist in snow removal operations. May assist in the installation of pipe lining/pipe patch.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Ability to communicate orally and carry out oral instructions. Skill in the use of the more common shop tools. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable climatic conditions or in mud or water. Mechanical aptitude. 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, others persons, and equipment. Underground excavation, heavy equipment or sewer maintenance experience preferred. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to work from blueprints.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License before appointment. Ability to obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) within 30 days of date of hire. Ability to obtain a CDL A or B license within 90 days of date of hire. Ability to obtain an N endorsement within 90 days of date of hire. Qualified candidates must possess a Class A at the end of the Sewer Systems Construction Trainee series. Progression in the training series to Sr. Operator level is required to remain in the program. Must make continuous satisfactory progress in the training program including promotion to Operator within twelve (12) months to remain employed in the series. Operational knowledge and training progress will be assessed periodically by WSC supervision. Employee must successfully complete 6-month probationary period. Willing to work overtime and standby as needed. Important-Failure to obtain the above requirements within the timelines could lead to termination of position.

Supplemental Information: 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. Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.

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.

Benefits: 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.

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 time. The 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