Public Works Laborer (Full Time)

Mt. Lebanon, PA • Mount Lebanon, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close to general supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and construction of streets, sanitary and storm sewer systems, landscape, facilities, snow and ice control, truck and equipment maintenance, forestry operations, tree planting, park maintenance, and related public works functions. May provide limited direction to less experienced employees or to temporary and seasonal workers.

Requirements

• Basic techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in public works maintenance, construction, and repair work.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, City staff, and representatives of contractors in an effective and professional manner.
• Effectively and safely perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance, construction, and repair of public works infrastructure.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Work effectively with other staff and with the public.
• Operate trucks and other light power-driven equipment.
• Perform heavy physical and manual labor.
• Acquire a general knowledge of division policies and safety procedures as related to public works operations.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Organize own work, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Work in a safe manner, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Represent the municipality, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Driving a variety of vehicles safely.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years’ experience in all aspects of construction and maintenance activities.
• Must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers’ License Class B with Air Brake endorsement within 6 months of date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the Public Works facility (1250 Lindendale Dr. 15228) within 9 months of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares streets for patching and resurfacing; applies asphalt, concrete, gravel, and other materials, which includes hand sweeping of street surfaces, loading and unloading materials, and raking and shoveling of asphalt.
• Assists in a variety of maintenance and construction projects, such as retaining walls, guard rails, curbs, gutters, and catch basins, which includes removing obstructions, such as tree roots; breaking up and removing concrete; constructing forms; and mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete.
• Cleans, maintains, repairs, and installs sewer lines.
• Operates flushing and rodding equipment under direction.
• Paints and stripes streets, including painting of curb and pavement messages, marking streets for line painting, and cleaning and maintaining equipment, such as stencils, hoses, and spray guns.
• Assists in the fabricating and installing signs.
• Sets up traffic cones and traffic control devices as required.
• May work independently in such areas as street cleaning and debris collection.
• Assists in the general cleaning and maintenance of the Public Works Facilities.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools in connection with the above duties; operates light, motorized equipment, such as pick-ups, flatbeds, dump trucks, jack hammers, and saws.
• May operate larger equipment, such as front-end loaders and rollers for training purposes or in emergencies.
• Works cooperatively with others.
• Required to work overtime during hours outside of the normal workday; Overtime required to drive municipal truck up to 12 hours per day during fall and winter months for leaf collection and snow/ice removal.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs all other work assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• LTD
• FSA
• deferred compensation
• full defined benefit pension at age 60 with 25 years of service (7 year vesting period)
• Vacation Leave: Starting at 10 days/year
• Holiday Pay: Mt. Lebanon observes ten (10) paid legal holidays per year.
• Sick leave: Eight (8) hours of sick leave accrue per month.

What This Job Offers

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