The Benton Harbor Lead Line Replacement Project is underway and Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, along with community partners, is encouraging Benton Harbor residents to be part the transformative project.
Beginning in March 2022, through April 2023, the companies working on the project would like to hire individuals to help with construction. The position available include:
Laborer ($20+ an hour): General work at job site including shoveling, restoration of yards, hand mixing concrete, shoveling concrete, measuring distances, placing signs, monitoring vehicle traffic and other duties as needed.
Landscaping ($12+ an hour): Shoveling, planting grass seed, watering grass, etc.
Clerical: Deliver flyers to homes. Follow up on schedules and forms with residents. General paperwork as needed.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone that lives in Benton Harbor to get a job and help their community,” said Mark O’Reilly, Director of Business Solutions at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren. “This project is open to all applicants. There is no experience necessary, and all backgrounds are welcome to apply for these positions. We encourage anyone that lives in Benton Harbor to get involved.”
Individuals who would like to apply for these positions can do so in two different ways:
Apply in person at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, located at 499 West Main Street in Benton Harbor.
Individuals are encouraged to speak with Di’Andre Hureskin (hureskind@miworks.org) or Timothy Nichols (nicholst@miworks.org).
Apply online here. A Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren team member will reach out to the applicant within 24 hours of the application submission.
For more information or general questions, visit https://www.miworks.org/bhpipeline.
