Laborer/Driver/Equipment Operator

Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, PA (population 20,333) is hiring a Laborer/Driver/Operator.

This role operates heavy equipment and helps with manual labor for highway and maintenance projects in the Township.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives tractor-trailer to move equipment to work sites and inspection facilities within ten miles of the Township.
• Operates loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, rollers, sweepers, and pavers to dig, grade, pave, and move materials like dirt, stone, asphalt, and concrete.
• Adjusts levers and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments.
• Drives dump trucks and trailers to haul materials, plow snow, spread cinders, salt, and brine, and load/unload equipment.
• Installs plow attachment, salt spreader, and brine tank equipment onto dump truck.
• Uses various hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Maintains and repairs streets, fills potholes, resurfaces roads, rebuilds curbs and inlets, and clears debris.
• Trims and removes trees and vegetation.
• Clears debris from storm sewer inlets, creeks, and waterways.
• Mows grass along roads and in Township parks and properties.
• Paints Township buildings, structures, and equipment; paints crosswalks and stop lines on street intersections. Installs thermoplastic pavement markings.
• Assists skilled craftsman with wiring, plumbing, and carpentry in the repair and construction of Township buildings and structures.
• Washes and services trucks with water, gas, and oil.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle inspections and reports any defects or items needing repairs.
• Operates and maintains crack sealing equipment.
• Installs and erects street signs, guard rails, and fences.
• Replaces bulbs in traffic signals.
• Sets up and takes down traffic control devices and flags traffic through active work zones.
• Responds to highway emergencies and disperses sand-absorbent materials during spills.
• Laterally move between various Public Works Divisions.
• Plows and removes snow. Makes and applies brine.
• Must respond to emergencies and be available for overtime during weather events and disasters.
• Flexibility to assist when needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and experience operating a paver.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Possess a Class A CDL license with a tanker endorsement.
• Ability to work with others.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. and push/pull up to 40 lbs. frequently, and handle tools and materials regularly.
• Withstand continuous exposure to weather; withstand frequent exposure to high noise levels, vibration, and wet conditions (during rainy weather).
• Work around moving machinery, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, unprotected heights, sharp edges, hot surfaces, dusty conditions, and confined spaces

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Highway Maintenance practices and procedures: 2 years (Required)
• Operating a Pavor: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class A CDL Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32