Equipment Operator II - Utilities

THE CITY OF PORT HURON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTILITIES SERVICES
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform moderately difficult and responsible public works, construction and maintenance work involving the safe and efficient operation of various kinds of heavy and specialized automotive and power-driven equipment, acting as group leader and performing related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the supervision of a Foreman III and/or other designated official.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Subject to general assignment and to inspection of work in progress and upon completion, with responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Operate light and heavy trucks, snow plows, tractors, and other automotive and other power-driven equipment.
• Operate front-end loader in a variety of loading and construction operations.
• Operate various cement cutting saws, grinders, chain saw, air compressors and other equipment as required.
• Operate tapping machines, hydrant thawing equipment, sewer machines or other job related equipment as required.
• Operate vactor / jet rodder and/or any other sewer cleaning equipment.
• Participate in the installation or repairs to water service lines and water mains, valves and hydrants.
• Participate in the installation or repairs to sewer services, sewer mains, manholes and catch basins.
• Participate in manual labor operations involved in sewer and water installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Perform manual labor, load and unload trucks, dig manholes and catch basins, clean catch basins and demonstrate reasonable knowledge in the constructional operations of the water distribution & sewer collections system.
• Manipulate controls to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Change various attachments on equipment, lubricate, fuel and clean equipment as required.
• Record and post residential and/or commercial & institutional establishments for N/P.
• Perform street patching, repairs and right of way restoration.
• Perform related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Ability to perform job assignments and/or related tasks in a timely manner.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of heavy and specialized automotive and power-driven equipment.
• Reasonable knowledge of traffic laws for construction barricading and safety.
• Knowledge of automotive and power-driven equipment lubrication and repair activities.
• Familiarity with streets and principal locations in the city.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and follow or give out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to operate automotive equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the methods and materials used in the water distribution and sewer collections system.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

An employee in this class, upon appointment, shall have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• “Competent Person” qualification for trenching & shoring.
• Knowledge of the maintenance, operation and safety requirements of a variety of automotive and power-driven equipment.
• Confined Space Certification.
• Fork lift certification (Michigan).
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver License (Operator’s) and a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group A/Air with a Tanker “N” endorsement.
• Reasonable, recent experience in the operation of various types of heavy automotive and/or specialized power-driven equipment, involving public works construction and maintenance and/or related activities.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Note: Days/hours subject to change.)
Ability and willingness to work overtime and callouts, as required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, reach, stoop and crouch with ease
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive vehicles and/or heavy equipment, often in inclement weather
• Knowledge of St. Clair County roads desirable

Salary Range: $22.64 - $28.30 hourly

Benefit Package, including:

• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• BCBS PPO Healthcare, Delta Dental, life insurance and optical insurance
• Disability income plan
• MERS Defined Contribution Plus qualified retirement plan
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• MERS Healthcare Savings plan

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

To Apply:

• Complete the job application
• A resume must be included for all Full-time job positions.

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