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
