Township Laborer

Job Description

• Position Title: LABORER(full or part time)
• Job Summary:

The LABORER position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of township roads and facilities. Work involves heavy manual labor performed under all types of weather conditions. Supervision received is of an immediate nature. This position can be for either Walker Township or Walker Township Municipal Authority, or both.

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Load & unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Set out cones and barricades for work done near roadways.
• Flag traffic – flagger’s training certification
• Use pick, shovel, and other tools in water, wastewater and roadway system maintenance.
• Assist more skilled workers as trade helper at times.
• Lift, move, and store equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Clean shop and garage as ordered.
• Perform some grounds maintenance work, lawn restoration, and cutting of grass.
• Assist in the keeping of simple records.
• Assist in any necessary road system maintenance and repairs, including surfacing, drainage, grading, ditch concerns, signs, reflectors, construction, and safety markings.
• Snow plowing, driving in extreme weather conditions.
• Learn and adapt to operating any and all Township and Authority equipment as requested.
• Attend training classes as necessary.
• Maintain daily communications with Road Master, Authority’s Water operator, Board of Supervisors and Authority Board.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Recognize, analyze and react to day to day situation with discretion and judgment, and confer with supervisors as necessary.
• Core Competencies – see below
• Perform other duties as may be requested.
• Qualifications
• Current CDL Class B license required with airbrake endorsement is preferred
• Flagger’s training certification
• Ability to do heavy manual labor under varied working conditions.
• Ability to assist more skilled workers as assigned.
• Ability to read simple instructions and keep simple records.
• Ability to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds.

Core Competencies: (required of all employees)

• Continual Learning

Grasps the essence of new information. Pursues self-development. Masters new technical and business knowledge. Seeks feedback from others and opportunities to master knowledge.

• Integrity/Honesty

Behaves in a fair and ethical manner towards others and demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to service. Instills mutual trust and confidence.

• Team Skills

Ability to work with others and share the load. Cooperative and team-oriented. Ability to share knowledge, adapt to change, and commit to Walker Township’s mission/goals. Sensitive to the needs of others. A pleasure to work with.

• Customer Service

Readily adjusts priorities to respond to changing customer demands. Anticipates and meets the needs of customers.

• Responsiveness

Modifies behavior in accordance with supervisor’s constructive comments and advice. Open to alternative suggestions. Approachable.

• Judgment/Problem-Solving/Decision Making

The ability to assess a situation, develop alternative solutions, decide the proper course of action to achieve effectiveness, and prioritize work.

• Dependable

Conscientious concerning absences, tardiness, and handling daily work flow.

• Communication

Listens, speaks, and writes effectively and clarifies information as needed. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas.

• Safety

Consistently maintains safe work environment. Strives to comply with all safety rules.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17