Heavy Equipment Operator (Drain Commissioner)
05-Aug-2026 to 19-Aug-2026 (EST) AFSCME 496.03 (Drains) 2053 Mill Road, Flint, MI, USA 24.26 per hour Hourly Full Time
Starting Pay: $ Hourly ($50,465) Step A: $ Hourly ($54,371) Step B: $ Hourly ($57,109) Step C: $ Hourly ($61,323)
Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years' experience as a heavy construction equipment operator -OR- two (2) years' light equipment operator experience in the Genesee County Drain Department; -AND- Possession of a valid Group "A" CDL with endorsement N and no restrictions.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential job duties and functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Summary: Operates a tractor with backhoe attachment or a truck with sewer-rodding or vacuum attachment; works under the general supervision of the Drain Maintenance Supervisor; may be required to supervise subordinate employees; performs related duties as required.
Essential Job Duties and Functions:
- Manipulates heavy motor equipment;
- Operates tractor with backhoe attachment for digging holes for repairing and laying tile;
- Operates a sewer-rodding machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
- Operates a sewer-washing machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
- Operates a sewer-vacuuming machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
- Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of refuse obtained from catch basins and sewer lines;
- Performs the same duties a light equipment operator when not performing the duties as a heavy equipment operator;
- Makes routine repairs to heavy equipment;
- Maintains records and submits reports as required.