What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - Highway position at Town of Pittsford?
The duties include a wide range of services for the Highway Department including road and drainage work, brush clean up, asphalt work, directing traffic, leaf pickup, mailbox repair, and picking up deceased animals.
This position requires the use of hand tools as well as some power tools. Proper use of safety equipment and a valid NYS Driver's license is required. The position is 40 hours per week with normal working hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Summer hours will require a start time of 6:30 AM. There will be longer working days required during leaf season and there may be longer hours during snow and ice operations. This position is required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Starting salary is $20.50/hr.
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required, minimum age 18 years.
2. Valid drivers license.
Employees need not be residents of the Town of Pittsford, but shall be required to maintain their primary residence within the County of Monroe or the adjoining counties of Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee and Orleans within the State of New York. Monroe County Civil Service residency requirements overrule the Town of Pittsford residency for provisional and competitive positions.
The Town of Pittsford provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Town does not discriminate against, or grant preferences to, any person on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local law. The Town applies the same policy to all personnel actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.
Responding to the Town of Pittsford residents for information and concerns is an important aspect of this job. The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with the general public and act as a representative for the Town of Pittsford.
Background checks are required for all employment in the Town of Pittsford. All offers will be subject to successful completion of an acceptable background check.
Interested candidates should send a civil service application, cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsford, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22