Laborer - Highway Department

Town of Charlton • Charlton, MA

16d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Charlton seeks to fill a Laborer position for the Highway Department. The laborer will be performing manual work to include weedwacking, lawn mowing, shoveling, plowing, maintaining roadways and streets and any other duties as directed. Candidates for this position must be able to lift 75 lbs and be able to work in all weather conditions. This position is required to work nights, weekends and holidays if storms and emergent situations arise. The position is a full-time, 40 hour per week, union position with an hourly rate of $23.96. Qualifications for the position: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and related experience. MA Class D Drivers License Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions. Benefits: Health Insurance 75/25 split Worcester County Regional Pension Plan Vacation time - 2 weeks after 6 months (additional week can be earned if can show proof of being with another munipcal highway dept ro 5 years or more). Sick time - 10 hours per month Personal time Paid Holidays (13) Summer hours - 4 day work week in summer Dental, Life, Disability and many other benefits are offered. To be considered for this vacancy, please apply online at https://www.townofcharlton.net/158/Human-Resources . Deadline to apply is January 29, 2026. A resume can be uploaded and attached to your application. This position will remain open until filled. The Town of Charlton is an equal opportunity employer. View all jobs at this company

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• MA Class D Drivers License
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs
• Be able to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work nights, weekends and holidays if storms and emergent situations arise

Responsibilities

• weedwacking
• lawn mowing
• shoveling
• plowing
• maintaining roadways and streets
• any other duties as directed

Benefits

• Health Insurance 75/25 split
• Worcester County Regional Pension Plan
• Vacation time - 2 weeks after 6 months (additional week can be earned if can show proof of being with another munipcal highway dept ro 5 years or more).
• Sick time - 10 hours per month
• Personal time
• Paid Holidays (13)
• Summer hours - 4 day work week in summer
• Dental, Life, Disability and many other benefits are offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED