Job Description

Salary

$44,802.00 - $69,744.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20253618141DPWPA

Department

Dept of Public Works

Division

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

1/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

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Under general supervision, is responsible for the removal of municipal waste and snow and ice control in an assigned district of the City; assigns personnel and equipment within the district.

Examples of Duties

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1. Assigns forepersons and workers to sections of the designated district to perform cleaning of streets and alleys and refuse collection.



2. Performs periodic inspections to ensure adherence to the assigned schedule.



3. Receives and investigates special complaints and follows up to ensure that issues are properly addressed.



4. Directs the removal and disposal of snow or obstructions and the salting or sanding of icy streets during or following storms.



5. Maintains time and production records and prepares a variety of reports.



6. Reviews collection yardage reports and historical records, and consults with section forepersons in assigning workers and trucks to the various sections.





7. Reviews requests and prepares schedules for the collection of irregular refuse.



8. Performs periodic reviews of collection routes and makes changes as required.



9. Instructs employees in the care and operation of equipment and suggests improvements in work methods.



10. Handles personnel matters such as discipline, vacation schedules, and work related disputes among employees.



11. Investigates and reports on accidents.



12. Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.



13. Inspects and reports on the general condition of the assigned district.





14. Reports to superior on the availability, distribution, condition and adequacy of truck fleet.



15. Acts for superior in their absence.



16. Reassigns personnel and equipment and assumes charge of emergency relief work in unusual situations such as work stoppages, shortages of supervisory personnel and/or severe or emergency weather conditions, such as snow, ice or floods.

Minimum Qualifications

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High School graduation or GED.



Two years experience in planning and supervising the activities of a large fleet of trucks and workers engaged in collecting and disposing of municipal waste.

Supplemental Information

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Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 10/03/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical -

Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance -

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

Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT 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.

Have a successful career with the City of

Detroit

. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of

Detroit

.