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Department of Public Works – Street Department

Street Laborer –Department of Public Works

The City of Gaylord has one full-time position available for a Street Laborer. This position, under the supervision of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, will be responsible for performing a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems and in the performance of snow removal.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Valid State Driver License and CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement or ability to maintain the proper CDL license within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge of equipment, maintenance, and materials typically used in street labor and maintenance. Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements: Resident of the City of Gaylord or of an area not more than twenty miles from the corporate boundaries of the City of Gaylord.

A full job description and the required minimum qualifications are available in the link below:

https://cityofgaylord.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JD-DPW-Street-Laborer-2023.pdf

Benefits:

Accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
Holiday Pay
MERS Hybrid Retirement Benefit Plan
Nationwide 457(b) Retirement Plan with city contribution
Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Benefits

Starting Wage: $24.46 per hour. Bargaining Unit: AFSCME. This position is full-time 40 hours per week. For purposes of FLSA, this is a non-exempt position. For more information, please call 989-732-4060. Applications will be accepted until May 13th, 2025. Apply for the position below.

Department of Public Works – Street Department

Application

Name

Phone

Social Security Number

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

Zip

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Yes No

Are you legally eligible for employment in this country?

Yes No

Do you have a valid Michigan driver’s license?

Yes No

If Yes, what type?

Driver’s License No.

If you have you ever filed an application with us before, please give the date

Highest Level of Education

Name of educational institutions attended

Degrees or certifications earned

Dates of attendance or graduation

Are you currently employed?

Yes No

May we contact your present employer?

Yes No

How soon would you be available for work?

Wage desired?

Work Experience 1

Previous employers' names and addresses

Job titles

Employment dates

Job responsibilities and achievements

Work Experience 2

Previous employers' names and addresses

Job titles

Employment dates

Job responsibilities and achievements

Have you ever been convicted of a crime, excluding misdemeanors and traffic violations? If yes, please explain.

Relevant skills and qualifications related to the position

Proficiency in specific software, tools, or languages

Reference 1

Name

Company

Title

Email Address

Phone

Reference 2

Name

Company

Title

Email Address

Phone

Resume Upload (PDF please)

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Authorization and Understanding

I agree

AUTHORIZATION AND UNDERSTANDING: I understand that the City of Gaylord may thoroughly investigate my work and personal history and verify all data given on this application, on related papers, and in interviews. I authorize the military, all individuals, schools and firms named therein, except my current employer if so noted, to provide any information requested about me, and I release them from all liability for damage in providing this information. I also hereby waive any right under the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, 1978 PA 397, to receive written notice from the City of Gaylord or any former or current employer, that disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other disciplinary action taken against me while employed, will be or have been disclosed to a third person or entity. I hereby consent to having a physical and/or mental examination(s) and/or test(s) conducted by a physician or other professional of the Employer's choice, and understand that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the results of this examination(s) and/or test(s). I understand that to be employed I must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States, and I must show the employer documents that will prove this. All of the information on this application and made in conjunction with this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading statement made by me in connection with this application or the failure to disclose any material information will be grounds for immediate dismissal. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and without any prior notice at either my option or at the option of the employer, it being mutually understood and agreed that my relationship with the Employer is one of employment at will and no representative of the Employer has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. I also understand and agree that any and all fringe benefits that I may receive as a result of my employment with the Employer may be modified by the Employer, and do not vest by reason of my employment, continued employment or otherwise. I agree not to commence any action or suit relating to my employment with the Employer more than six (6) months after the date of termination of such employment, and to waive any statute of limitations to the contrary.