General Operations Employee

The Village of Springport is seeking a General Operations Employee. This is a full-time position with benefits. Pay to commensurate with experience. 

GENERAL OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE SUMMARY

 

This position is that of a learning employee.  The person must be capable of obtaining water and wastewater licenses.

 

SALARY RANGE

 

The hourly rate for this employee shall be determined by Council resolution.

 

SUPERVISION

 

Works under the direct supervision of the Village Manager.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1).  An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties: Snow plow, mowing, streets administrator.  However, his/her main duty is to become fully acquainted the both the water and wastewater systems, with self-study to obtain the necessary licensing preferred.

 

2).  Assists other DPW employees in completion of various tasks.  Assists in resolving emergency situations.

 

3).  Assists in various minor manual labor tasks as assigned or initiated.

 

4).  Performs any other Village tasks as requested by Village Manager.

 

                        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

                                    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

All of the following items are considered essential for this position.  An employee in this class, upon appointment, should exhibit the equivalent of the following:

 

▪Ability to record accurate reports.

▪Mechanical aptitude

▪Ability to work effectively with co-workers and employees.

▪Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

▪Ability to see effectively to complete all duties.

▪Ability to hear effectively to complete all duties.

▪Ability to operate heavy equipment.

▪Ability to run, crawl, climb and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete all duties.

▪Ability to work effectively with numbers.

▪Graduation, or equivalent, from an accredited high school or equivalent.

▪Valid Michigan Commercial Driver License

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references to mainoffice@villageofspringport.com or apply through our website at springportmi.gov 

The first review of applications will begin on September 29, 2025. Applications submitted by this date are encouraged; however, the position will remain open until filled.