Skilled Laborer - Highway

Town of Duxbury•Duxbury, MA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined and assigned by supervisor in the Highway Department. Works under the supervision of Highway supervisors, operating equipment based on general instructions. Reviews performance for skill and efficiency and assists in cases of difficulty. Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned. Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department and must maintain confidentiality. Consequences of errors may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardizing programs, and danger to public health/safety. Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situations and ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of Highway functions. The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts and practices. Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public, requiring excellent customer service skills involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and Class B CDL license.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written instructions.
Knowledge of the operation of necessary equipment and tools used in the performance of assigned work.
Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Work requires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. (or more in cases of emergency and/or with assistance), carrying objects and stacking them.
In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may be involved.
Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.
Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as machinery and the need for color vision.

Responsibilities

Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of roadways, such as; cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; loading and unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.
Suggests modification to equipment for more safe and efficient operation.
May, on occasion, operate landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush.
Accepts deliveries of supplies and equipment.
Assists in training new employees in performing assigned duties.
Participates in operation and ordinary maintenance of equipment.
Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.
Cross trains with other Department employees.
Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of emergencies.
Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.

Benefits

75% town/25% employee paid: health insurance; Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans
Defined benefit pension
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Pay
Personal Time Off Days
Sick Leave
Clothing and Cleaning Allowance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical and dependent care flexible spending account
Retirement Saving Plans (457b)
EAP
Employee Discounts