What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPW Laborer position at Town of East Longmeadow?
DPW Laborer Department of Public Works Union: UWUA - Full Time Hourly
Range: Step 1 \$22.6147 to Step 6 \$25.5865 General Description: The
Town of East Longmeadow is seeking a manual laborer; working in
conjunction with semiskilled work in operating light and medium duty
motor equipment on an assigned basis and is required to be available to
plow snow and sand streets as needed. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Perform manual laboring tasks of a specialized nature
requiring the application of skills and knowledge ordinarily acquired on
the job, as well as the exercise of considerable physical strength and
endurance, and frequently working for extended periods under adverse
weather conditions. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
trucks, motor equipment of light to moderate tonnage and frequent
construction and maintenance equipment that require considerable job
knowledge and manipulative skill. Load/unload trucks and other vehicles
by hand or with material handling equipment. Other duties may be
assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of an employee of
higher grade who assigns work, maintains production and provides
supervising advice and assistance or general supervision in accordance
with accepted practice. Education and/ or Experience: High school
diploma or general education degree (GED) or one year related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
in the operation of motor equipment. Experience in skilled and heavy
manual laboring work. Working knowledge of the use of tools, equipment
and materials commonly employed in work performed. Certification,
Licenses, Registrations: A class D Driver\'s License is required with a
DOT medical card. Work Environment: Frequent exposure to wet and/or
humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold is
expected. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical
shock, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
Range: Step 1 \$22.6147 to Step 6 \$25.5865 General Description: The
Town of East Longmeadow is seeking a manual laborer; working in
conjunction with semiskilled work in operating light and medium duty
motor equipment on an assigned basis and is required to be available to
plow snow and sand streets as needed. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Perform manual laboring tasks of a specialized nature
requiring the application of skills and knowledge ordinarily acquired on
the job, as well as the exercise of considerable physical strength and
endurance, and frequently working for extended periods under adverse
weather conditions. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
trucks, motor equipment of light to moderate tonnage and frequent
construction and maintenance equipment that require considerable job
knowledge and manipulative skill. Load/unload trucks and other vehicles
by hand or with material handling equipment. Other duties may be
assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of an employee of
higher grade who assigns work, maintains production and provides
supervising advice and assistance or general supervision in accordance
with accepted practice. Education and/ or Experience: High school
diploma or general education degree (GED) or one year related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
in the operation of motor equipment. Experience in skilled and heavy
manual laboring work. Working knowledge of the use of tools, equipment
and materials commonly employed in work performed. Certification,
Licenses, Registrations: A class D Driver\'s License is required with a
DOT medical card. Work Environment: Frequent exposure to wet and/or
humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold is
expected. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical
shock, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
Salary : $23 - $26