What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Employee position at East Vincent Township?

East Vincent Township is seeking a full-time skilled laborer, equipment operator, truck driver and mechanic for the public works department.

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates various hand and power tools
Performs street maintenance and repair: fills potholes with cold patch; prepares road base; resurfaces streets with asphalt; rakes stone and asphalt; rebuilds curbs, manhole covers and storm water inlets with concrete; mixes concrete, picks leaves; brush collection; picks up refuse; and non-combustible materials.
Loads and unloads materials from truck; picks-up leaves from Township; rakes leaves; moves office furniture and supplies.
Trims and removes trees and vegetation.
Clears debris from storm sewer inlets and creeks.
Removes debris from road shoulder.
Mows grass along roads and in and around Township parks and properties.
Paints Township buildings, structures and equipment.
Paint stop lines.
Washes and services trucks with water, gas and oil.
Installs and erects street signs.
Responds to highway emergencies and disperses sand or absorbent material for different types of spills.
Snow and ice removal and other weather-related emergencies – will require evening, weekend and holiday work, as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License; Commercial Class A or B required with in six months of hire date.

· Ability to understand and follow instructions.

· Ability to continuously handle tools and construction materials.

· Ability to stand, walk, frequently lift up to 60 lbs., carry up to 60 lbs., and push and pull up to 40 lbs.

· Able to sit, recline, climb, balance, kneel, crawl and occasionally perform fine manipulation.

· Has visual acuity (mid and far vision, and field of vision continuously; near vision; depth perception; and occasionally color vision).

· Frequently withstand continuous exposure to various weather patterns.

· Frequently withstand exposure to high noise levels and vibrations.

· Frequently withstand extreme cold and wet conditions during rainy, snowy weather.

· Work with moving machinery; slippery and/or uneven surfaces; unprotected heights; sharp edges; hot surfaces; dusty conditions, and confined spaces.

· Must work effectively with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25

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