Salary: $58,064.00 – $73,460.00 Annually
Location: City Hall 300 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 466 – 0723
Department: Any City Department
Opening Date: 07/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to construct, maintain, upgrade and repair overhead and underground traffic signal intersections, using heavy equipment. Maintains communication and fiber optic networks and read blueprints.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Positions are available in the following areas within the City of Grand Rapids:
Energy, Lighting and Communications (ELC) – Operates and maintains primary and secondary power distribution systems, this includes overhead and underground facilities and 18,000 Street Lights.
Signals – Work involves construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, and other lines and circuits. Assignments may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints, and work is ordinarily subject to review by supervisor. Supervision is received from a higher-level trade’s supervisor who may assist on unusually difficult or emergency work.
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POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from high school with courses in electricity or related work.
–AND–
A valid Electrical Journeyman license
–AND —
Three (3) years of experience in line maintenance and construction.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Possession of a valid CDL Class A Michigan driver’s license with appropriate endorsements or the ability to obtain this license within ninety (90) days of employment.
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM. A DOT WAIVER FORM MUST BE COMPLETED WHEN AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.
Other Information
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
- Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Address
300 Monroe Ave, NW
8th Floor, Room 880
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206
Phone
(616) 456-3176
Website
http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department
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