Job Description

Posting number: 20254721529TO

Department: Dept of Public Works

Job classification: Vehicle Operator III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation

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.

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/F
• Evaluation 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 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 03/23/2026