CITY OF FLINT
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Human Resources Announces a Promotional Examination for the position of:
 
SEWER CLEANER
(Level 16 - Local 1600)
Note: Residency within 25 miles of the City of Flint limits is required for appointment to this position.
SALARY:1st 6 Months2nd 6 Months2nd Year3rd Year4th Year
ANNUAL:26366.0827834.5631114.7233115.6835168.64
HOURLY:12.67613.38214.95915.92116.908
 
ELIGIBLES:
Permanent, Seasonal or Interim employees of the City of Flint (excluding Casual Skilled Laborers, Golf Course Clubhouse Aides & School Crossing Guards) who have at least six (6) months seniority. (All eligibles must possess the minimum acceptable employment requirements as listed below)
 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance and repair of sewers; performs related work as required.
 
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Six months of paid experience in performing heavy manual labor.
2. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions, and to record vital information.
3. Ability to perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions associated with collection system maintenance.
4. Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
5. Ability and willingness to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to perform work which is generally out of doors.
6. Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons and equipment.
7. Ability to enter manholes and enclosed structures without restrictions and reservation.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be accepted now through 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Department of Human Resources & Labor Relations, City of Flint Municipal Center, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9, Flint, Michigan 48502. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. NOTE: Effective October 30, 2009, The City will return to the paper application process. Applications may be printed from the City of Flint website, or obtained from the Human Resources and Labor Relations Office.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License at time of appointment.
2. Ability to obtain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License Type B with "N" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
3. Ability to obtain confined space training within six months of appointment.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants will be notified as soon as practical following the filing deadline.
 
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
To be announced.
 
DATED:   10/23/2009
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GENERAL

Flint is a dynamic city of over 120,000 population with unsurpassed educational facilities. A junior college and a branch of the University of Michigan are centrally located in the city. The city is undergoing dramatic physical change, with downtown development projects, and urban renewal projects. Flint is nationally known for its college and cultural center and internationally known for its Mott program of community education and recreation. Graduate work may be attained at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, or Central Michigan University, each within an hour’s driving time from Flint. Michigan’s outstanding expressway system also places Flint within easy driving distance of the state’s many fine summer and winter recreation areas. Flint also has an international airport with scheduled passenger service.

The City of Flint employs approximately 1000 full and part-time employees under the civil service system. The many different departments provide such community services as police and fire protection, parks, golf and recreational facilities, street and sewer construction and maintenance, sanitation water supply, water pollution control, community development and many others.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS


The City of Flint provides a full range of fringe benefits based on bargaining units and exempt status. Among the benefits are vacations and sick days, generous health and dental plans for employees and eligible dependents, holidays, life insurance and a defined contribution or defined benefit retirement system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION


APPLICATIONS
Applications must be filled out completely and must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.

RESUMES
Applicants are encouraged to attach resumes to their completed application forms if they so desire, but a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Applicants are responsible for promptly notifying the Department of Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone number.

MEDICAL STANDARDS
Employment with the City of Flint is contingent on meeting the medical standards of the position. A pre-employment physical examination administered by the City is required. Any serious medical condition may be cause for disqualification.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
All employees, citizens and non-citizens, hired after November 6, 1986 must provide evidence of employment eligibility within 3 business days of the date employment begins.





PH: (810) 766-7280 Press '3' for open job opportunities
FAX: (810) 766-7100
www.cityofflint.com


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