Job Posting – DPW Employee

VILLAGE OF LAWTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Village of Lawton is seeking a hardworking individual for a full-time 40 hrs. per week position with Public Works as a
Maintenance Employee.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Michigan Driver’s License with Class B CDL with air brake, or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to pass a Pre-Screen Drug Test and Physical
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in operation and maintenance of machinery, troubleshooting techniques, and basic mechanics
  • Level S4 Water License (within 1 year of employment)
  • Experience using GIS Data Collection Equipment

Physical Demands:

  • The employee must be able to squat, stoop, or kneel
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
  • The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 80lbs. of material

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Operation of Construction Equipment: Loader, Backhoe, Bobcat, among others
  • Water / Wastewater Maintenance
  • Street Maintenance
  • Cemetery Work
  • Park Maintenance
  • Work is normally performed under supervision; however, routine or repetitive tasks may be performed without supervision once they are learned.
  • Perform other activities as assigned
  • Rotating on call schedule and occasional weekends and Holidays
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefit Package Including:

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Disability income plan
  • Retirement with applicable match
  • Healthcare Savings Plan
  • Pay: $45,760 $50,200 per year (22.00 – 24.00 per hour) DOQ.

For additional information and to submit a resume please contact Todd Hackenberg, Village Manager, at 269-624-
6407 or thackenberg@lawtonmi.org