Job Title
Under general supervision, drives and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment consistent with the specified class evaluation factors.
Examples of Duties :
- Drives and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment consistent with departmental standards and procedures.
- Operates mounted equipment, implements, and accessories associated with or attached to the vehicle.
- Loads and unloads materials or transported equipment.
- Plans sequence of operations.
- Changes various attachments.
- Directs the work activities of assigned helpers.
- Performs minor maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, cleaning and servicing with gasoline, diesel fuel, water, oil, and grease.
- Assists in performing repairs of vehicles and equipment during inclement weather.
- Assists crew of assigned vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications :
High school graduation or GED.Two (2) years' of experience in the operation of special purpose vehicles and equipment.Supplemental Information :
Evaluation Plan :
Interview : P / FEvaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications : 100%Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P : 100%Additional points may be awarded for :
Veteran Points : 0 15 pointsDetroit Residency Credit : 15 pointsEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS :
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following :
Health : Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.DentalVisionInsurance : Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) : The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.Paid Time Off : Sick Leave, Vacation, HolidaysOther Leave Benefits : Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leaveRetirement Benefits : City Employees Retirement System. As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after : Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.Advancement Opportunities : Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.