Seasonal Laborer II - Beartown (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Laborer II. This role involves performing various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skill, to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers and masons. Duties include tasks related to the installation of drainage, sewer and/or water pipelines or conduits, digging trenches, erecting and removing shoring and bracing for trenches and excavations, setting and repairing curbing, and patching pavement. The position also involves installing, repairing, and maintaining signs, planting and maintaining trees, flowers, and shrubs, seeding lawns and gardens, and operating handheld power tools, tapping machines, rodding machines, and motor vehicles. Additionally, the role includes loading and unloading trucks, unpacking and storing supplies and equipment, and taking periodic inventories.
Requirements
- Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part- time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work outside in inclement weather, work odd hours with expectations for working overtime opportunities and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skill, to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers and masons.
- Performs various manual tasks in connection with the installation of drainage, sewer and/or water pipelines of conduits, such as positioning, joining and sealing pipe sections and culverts, erecting and removing shoring and bracing for trenches and excavations.
- Digs trenches and similar excavations, refills excavations, spreads and levels to grade dirt, gravel and other materials using pick and shovel.
- Sets and repairs curbing; patches broken or eroded pavement by braking surface and mixing and applying a variety of paving materials such as mortar, concrete, cements, etc. using small tools in order to keep roadways and sidewalks in a safe condition.
- Installs repairs and maintains signs such as regulatory, historic and information signs by performing such tasks as digging holes and installing supports using a variety of hand or handheld power tools.
- Plants, transplants, prunes, trims and fertilizes trees, flowers and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; and performs related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and watering trees, shrubs and flowers as required for the upkeep and beautification of public grounds.
- Load and unload trucks, physically or by use of dollies; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms or warehouses; and takes periodic inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Operate handheld power tools, tapping machines and rodding machines.
- Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities.
- Perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
- work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
