Laborer I

City of New Castle – Looking for Laborer I

The Public Works division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of more than 18 miles of the City street system, plus waste collection at each City property.

Additional services provided by Public Works include fall leaf collection, street sweeping, pavement marking, drainage maintenance and numerous other services to enhance the quality of life for the residents in the City of New Castle.

Seasonally, snow and ice control services are provided. Lastly, the maintenance of roadways and traffic and street signage are important tasks and the responsibility of the Public Services Department.

We are seeking a Laborer for a full-time position.

Summary of the Position

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Public Works and works with direct supervision.

· This position requires an employee to assist with, but not limited to:

o Waste collection

o Cleaning and maintenance of the city i.e.:

• Drainage
• Tree trimming and removal
• Sign installation
• Street and curb painting
• Snow removal

Minimum Job Requirements

· Education and Experience: There is no experience required for this position but knowledge of hand tools and hand-held power tools is a plus

· Class D driver’s license with a good driving record

· Pre-employment drug screen

· Criminal background check

· The ability to work in a team environment

Salary, Benefits and Work Hours

· Starting pay 17.95 per hour, there is a union negotiated raise of 1.00 per hour on July 1" 2024.

· This union position has:

o A generous sick leave policy plus 2 personal days a year

o 11 paid holidays plus 1 every other year for election day

o 40 hours of vacation after 6 months and 80 hours after 1 year

o Excellent health, dental, and pension benefits

· Employees of this position also receive paid uniforms, safety equipment, and work boots

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls such as hand and power tools. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear on the phone and in person. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch to reach lower level file drawers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move boxes of files or paper up to 55 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be available and present for work as scheduled. The employee must perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations.

For complete job description request via email: jobs@newcastlecity.delaware.gov

City of New Castle is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18