Full-Time Public Works Laborer

Peters Township • Venetia, PA

2d • Onsite

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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two years of experience in physical outdoor conditions similar to that described under Work Environment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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