Public Works Laborer

JOB DESCRIPTION: LABORER

Rate of Pay:

In accordance with CBA

Classification:

Hourly

Last Approved On:

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Department:

Public Works

Reports To:

Director of Public Works Public Work Manager

Supervises:

None

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled level work in the maintenance of trees and public landscapes, repair and maintenance of streets and sewers, maintenance of public property, and minor carpentry and construction tasks.

Essential Functions

Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on Township streets and roads, including base repairs, blacktopping, crack sealing, line and curb painting; also performs emergency roadway repairs as needed.

Installs work area protection and traffic protection devices wherever applicable.

Installs and maintains street signs and posts using manual and power equipment.

Installs repairs and replaces storm drain systems.

Maintains Township owned parks and properties utilizing hand and power tools such as chain saws, chippers and leaf collectors.

Cleans Storm Sewer gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures.

Performs ground tasks such as maintaining flower beds, mowing grass, pulling weeds, raking leaves, cleaning inlets, shoveling snow, sweeping walkways, snow plowing, sign work, painting, street sweeping, paving, park and playground maintenance and repair and litter pick-up.

Performs minor maintenance to buildings and fixtures.

Performs loading and unloading of stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber and equipment.

Duties include mixing of concrete, digging and backfilling of trenches, making pothole repairs, unfinished laying of block or brick, and performance of general maintenance or construction duties as directed.

Operates hand tools, lawn mowers, tamper, portable mixers, jack hammer, hand roller, trash pumps, chain saw, and other small power tools.

Safely operates small motor vehicles with either automatic or standard transmissions: sedans, pick-ups, one ton dump trucks, and occasionally backhoes and loaders or any other equipment as directed.

Safely operates small and large vehicles in the removal and plowing of snow during inclement weather.

May perform duties during nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Mowing of right of ways alongside roadways.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Performs in accordance with Township policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Work Experience

2 years related experience

Licenses Required for the Position

Current and valid PA Motor Vehicle Driving License

CDL Driver's License (Class B, Tanker)

PA Underground Storage Tank Operator Class C

Special Requirements

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Knowledge/Ability

Good knowledge of and ability to operate hand and small power tools.

Ability to operate hand and small power tools.

Ability to operate small motor vehicle equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform manual work involving heavy lifting (minimum standard of up to 75 pounds, extensive walking (minimum ability to walk continually for 3 miles as well as constant walking behind a truck performing duties such as sweeping and loading truck for 5 hours straight), and strenuous physical activity for prolonged periods (such as digging of a ditch by hand, hand loading the dirt onto a truck for 5 hours straight), often under adverse weather and working conditions.

Good physical condition

Some ability in operating large motor vehicles and heavy equipment. (Operating dump truck, backhoe and front-end loader)

Familiarity with general construction practices and highway maintenance.

Analytical Demands

Recurring analytical demands. Analysis involves gathering and interpreting data to resolve problems of moderate complexity (e.g., diagnosing equipment malfunctions to determine probable cause for breakdown and/or most appropriate means of correction).

Temperament

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.

Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.

Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Ability to be respectful and empathetic.

Cognitive Ability

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to organize tasks.

Ability to exercise good judgment.

Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers, and general community.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.

Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Specific Skills

Must possess active listening skills.

Must possess conflict mediation skills.

Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.

Reports to work on time, gives a full day’s work and makes effective use of time while on the job.

Maintains a good attitude toward management, fellow employees and the public.

Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.

Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy.

Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Workplace Expectations

Acknowledges individuals’ requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.

Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.

Maintains awareness of the Township’s policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.

Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision.

When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities.

Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.

Dresses appropriately for job environment.

Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.

Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.

Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with Township policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary.

Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Physical Requirements

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

Environmental Conditions

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The worker is frequently in close quarters, inlets, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Employee Name_____________________________ Employee Signature_________________________________ Date_____________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.40 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Travel requirement:

• No travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20