LABORER HIGHWAY

Town of Lincoln•Lincoln, RI

7d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The DPW Laborer is an unskilled Town position involving heavy, manual labor, including collecting refuse for the Town of Lincoln and carrying and loading refuse containers and other materials onto sanitation trucks. The role requires physical strength and stamina and the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather. Work is typically performed as part of a small crew under the direction of an assigned Highway Supervisor. Duties may also include operating CDL-required vehicles and heavy equipment, highway and roadway maintenance, snow and ice removal, drainage work, sanitation support, and general labor. The employee may assist with emergency response and maintaining public infrastructure and services. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve traffic, loud noise, dust, chemicals, heavy equipment, and hazardous weather. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime and emergency response during storms and other emergencies. The job description is subject to change as employer needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Ability to learn and operate a packer safely and efficiently.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy manual labor for extended periods, including in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B minimum, for the CDL Driver/Laborer duties.
Air Brake endorsement required for the CDL Driver/Laborer duties.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate heavy machinery and power tools.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class B license preferred for the Laborer-Highway (Sanitation) position.
Prior experience in municipal public works, highway, utility, or construction work.
Hoisting Engineer License.
Experience operating snowplows and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of roadway maintenance and stormwater systems.

Responsibilities

Carry refuse and trash containers from Town sidewalks and load trash onto a sanitation truck.
Learn and operate a packer safely and efficiently.
Empty dumpsters and pick up heavy refuse and trash containers.
Pick up and carry collected brush, leaves, and other debris.
Assist with Town snow removal and DPW or storm-related emergencies.
Operate CDL-required vehicles and municipal equipment, including dump trucks, plow trucks, sanders, and catch basin trucks.
Perform roadway maintenance, including pothole repair, asphalt patching, drainage work, and roadside maintenance.
Assist with snowplowing, sanding, salting, and ice removal during storms and emergencies.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, debris, and equipment.
Perform manual labor such as digging, lifting, shoveling, raking, sweeping, landscaping, and construction-related tasks.
Install and repair street signs, guardrails, and traffic control devices.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Perform basic preventative maintenance and report mechanical problems.
Follow applicable safety regulations, including DOT and municipal policies.
Respond to emergencies, weather events, flooding, sewer backups, and other public works incidents.
Work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required for emergency operations.
Perform other related DPW duties as assigned.