Full-Time Public Works Laborer

Peters Township•Venetia, PA

14d•$28

About The Position

Laborers perform strenuous physical duties such as, but not limited to lifting and moving of equipment, and shoveling or loading bulk quantities of materials associated with the repair or maintenance of public streets, parks, landscaped islands, open space and other township owned facilities. When assigned Laborers operate a variety of licensed and unlicensed motor vehicles including but not limited to cars, light duty trucks and medium duty trucks. These motor vehicles may be equipped with either automatic or manual transmissions and require a Commercial Drivers License to operate. Some of these motor vehicles are equipped for such work as snow removal from public streets and municipal parking lots, hauling bulk quantities of aggregate or soil and performing mowing using large tractors. Work assignments are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.

Requirements

Proficiency in the use of radios, scanners and other Public Works Department technology.
Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend reports and procedure manuals.
Ability to examine and interpret maps and construction drawings.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals with and without a calculator.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportion, percentage, volume, and area.
Ability to follow work schedules and daily assignments planned by others and without direct supervision.
Ability to solve problems and manage emergency situations while exhibiting calm and controlled composure.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish and verify facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. The ability to reach high or low level.
Ability to communicate orally and to hear conversations. Ability to pull hands over hand,
Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Ability to balance, Ability to stoop, Ability to perform repetitive twisting or exert pressure involving wrists or hands, Use of depth perception.
Ability to kneel, Ability to repeatedly bend, Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously. Ability to operate equipment, trucks and motor vehicle including those with standard transmissions.
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (Max 80 lbs.). Ability to push and pull heavy loads (Max 200 lbs.). Ability to crawl.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in public works activities including thorough knowledge for the safe operation of all types of municipally owned equipment and vehicles.
Ability to competently and safely operate all machinery classified as light equipment including knowledge of occupational hazards involved in its operation.
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and occupational hazards involved in performing highway construction and maintenance, building construction and other activities associated with the department’s operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public when the need arises.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two years of experience in physical outdoor conditions similar to that described under Work Environment.
Passing grade on a series of tests designed to measure physical and mental abilities of the applicant to perform as a laborer.
Possesses and maintains a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
If hired for the position, public works employees must live and maintain their primary residence within 10 miles of the Public Works Garage as determined by a Google Map’s calculation of driving distance.

Responsibilities

Manually operates hand tools and minor equipment such as, but not limited to, shovels, rakes, hammers, drills, wrenches, saws, spreaders, lawn mowers and chain saws.
Operates trucks equipped with specialized attachments for spreading materials and removing snow accumulations from streets and parking lots including trucks requiring a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Performs custodial duties including, but not limited to, sweeping and mopping floors in Township owned buildings.
Performs grounds keeping duties on properties located throughout the Township
Performs duties of “flag person” controlling vehicular traffic at job sites located on public streets or highways.
Planting, cultivating and pruning trees and shrubs.
Performs other essential duties as assigned or required.
Applying chemicals to turf areas.
Perform minor maintenance to equipment such as but not limited to washing and waxing automobiles, fueling vehicles, and lubricating automotive components.
Performs other non-essential duties as assigned or required.