Laborer

Job Title: Laborer

ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $34,136 to $42,620 Actual compensation will be DOE/DOQ.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt POSTED: 04/24/2026

POSITION SUMMARY: Laborer for the Town of Wytheville performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled

maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment, in the construction, operation, repair,

maintenance, landscape, mowing, weed eating, leaf collection, refuse collection and, maintenance of

buildings, traffic signals, streets, sidewalks, curbing, and storm drainage facilities and systems. Please

review the Essential Duties and Responsibilities section of the attached job description for

additional information.

Entry Level Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least six months of directly related experience, OR any

equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid State Driver's license

is required and must be always maintained in good standing. Preferred Experience: At least two (2) years

of recent experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualications

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be considered

for this position. Applications can be found online at https://www.wytheville.org/employment. Applications

are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources by email at human.resources@wytheville.org

or in person at the Town Municipal Building. Please submit a completed application including a resume and

any certications or special licensures that relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department

of Human Resources with any questions at 276-223-3321.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is lled.

The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Description

Class Title: Laborer I (Public Works)

Department: Public Works

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety

of equipment, in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, landscape, mowing,

weed eating, leaf collection, refuse collection and, maintenance of buildings, traffic

signals, streets, sidewalks, curbing, and storm drainage facilities and systems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and direct supervision

of Street Maintenance, Street Construction/Signs and Cemeteries, Signalization and

Maintenance, Property Caretaker/Landscape, and Town Shop Supervisors.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Performs labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, often as part of

a crew. Implements construction, maintenance, and operation and construction

activities, street, and drainage service for the town.

Performs brush and leaf cleanup, snow removal, trash and refuse collection,

street cleaning, mowing, weed eating, tree-trimming and other duties.

Operates light and medium-sized construction, maintenance and power

equipment, such as mechanized brooms, mowers, tampers, etc. used in Public

Works.

Drives trucks of various sizes and weights and loads, hauls and unloads various

tools and equipment, refuse, gravel, sand, dirt, and other materials as may be

used in Public Works.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and

checking equipment and tools after use.

Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned

equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Assists in the training of other employees to increase their skills, such as in the

maintenance, construction and repair of street and storm drainage facilities.

C mplies with Department and Town of Wytheville policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

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Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least six months of directly related

experience, OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience may be

considered.

Preferred Experience: At least two (2) years of recent experience relating to

construction, maintenance, or repair.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in

maintenance, construction and repair activities.

Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform work under varying climatic conditions.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to work while adhering to established safety protocols at all times.

Ability to comply with Department and Town of Wytheville policies and procedures.

Ability to work a varied work schedule sometimes outside of normal working hours, as

may be required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other

departments and the public.

Special Requirements

Valid State Driver's license required, and must be maintained in good standing at all

times. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled

hours in response to short-term department needs and/or Town-wide emergencies.

Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job

duties.

Preferred: CDL certification preferred, or ability to obtain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street

sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws,

pumps, aeroil propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and

power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, and mowing equipment

such as lawn mowers and weed eaters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those

that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

Perform The Essential Functions.

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Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and

reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,

or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and

occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,

and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly

works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving

mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed

to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic ch