What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPW Laborer position at City of Easthampton?
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: $18.32 Per Hour
DESCRIPTION
The Laborer position with the Easthampton Department of Public Works is a great opportunity for entry-level work in the public sector. This position presents an opportunity for growth and development within the City. The current laborer position vacancy is for the DPW Wastewater sub-division.
This position includes manual work assisting in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, water, and sewer lines in the city, as well as other DPW projects and tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Mow roadside grass; trim and cut brush; apply loam and seed.
- Work with blacktop crew making roadway repairs and plowing roads and sidewalks using light trucks, snow blowers, or shovels.
- Perform manual labor work erecting signs, welding, line painting, paving, ditch repairs,
- Unload material, equipment, and supplies
- Assist with and perform small construction, plumbing, and painting projects.
- Assist with repairs for sewer backups and maintenance on all sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, and laterals to residences.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, and services for the water system, lay water pipe, assist with preparation of bed trench
- Perform similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicles Operator License is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants who wish to be considered may submit an application to the Human Resources Department, Municipal Building, 50 Payson Ave, Easthampton, MA 01027, or email their application to personnel@easthamptonma.gov on or before the closing date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.32 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- MA Class D Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18