Heavy Equipment Operator

Department of Public Works Equipment Operator

• Type:
• Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:
• $30.1662- $35.6769
• Posted Date:
• 01/27/2026
• Final date to receive applications:
• 02/28/2026

Equipment Operator

Foreman of Department Public Works

On occasion, acts as lead worker of seasonal employees.

High school Diploma or equivalent; valid Michigan Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License Class A (within 5 months of hire); experience with equipment listed below (or comparable to); able to work outside in adverse conditions; ability to lift at least 50 lbs. consistently during the day.

Essential duties as shown are not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed within this classification. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, such as breaking pavement and sidewalks, digging holes and trenches, cleaning and sweeping of downtown streets and sidewalks.
• Picks up rubbish, brush, leaves and other refuse as required.
• Assists in performing various street maintenance activities, repairing catch basins, manholes, pouring and finishing of concrete sidewalks.
• Assists with the maintenance of cemetery, parks and playground areas which include repairing of play structures, dragging and lining ball fields and cleaning public restrooms.
• Assists in street cold patching, crack filling, grading and mowing crews.
• Assists with installation of street signs and other markers.
• Planting and watering of trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Assists in the performance of various tasks in plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance on City owned facilities. Experience and/or license in HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical Services, Carpentry or other skilled trade preferred.
• Operates power-driven equipment and hand tools.
• Operates front-end loader, backhoe, grader, chipper, bucket truck and any other heavy equipment.
• Performs snow removal operation, using plow trucks, snow throwers and salt spreaders.
• The employee may be exposed to machinery and vibration, chemicals or fumes, high and precarious places or confined places, outside weather or environmental conditions.
• Applicant must be self-motivated, punctual and prompt in performing tasks and display a positive attitude.
• Possess skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts and able to assess situations and effectively respond to them.
• Possess ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with the public, employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and City officials.
• Must pass police background check to work in secured facilities, including physical and drug testing.
• Must be available to work after hours, weekends and for emergency call-ins.
• Applicant must be available to work a 9.375-hour day x 4 times a week, on a rotating schedule.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position is 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4 days per week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification and are not be construed as an exhaustive list of job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and an application (found

HERE); please be sure to include three references on the application.

Application packets may be submitted by mail or dropped off to the address below or emailed to CITYMANAGER.

City of Wixom

49045 Pontiac Trail

Wixom, MI 48393

Attention:
City Manager's Office

E.O.E.