Position Specifics
Department: Public Works
Reports To: Crew Leader
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly
Schedule: M - F/May vary upon request and department needs
Pay Rate: $18
General Benefits: Vacation, sick time
Position Summary
This is unskilled and semi-skilled manual work performed under close supervision according to established routine or assignment. Employee generally works in a particular department and gains one or more specialized skills in the performance of his duties in that department. Assignments may be given in detail for each job or work may follow an established routine.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Hand sweeps streets, gutter, and alleys and cleans catch basins and loads dirt and leaves from this work onto trucks.
- Shovels snow from streets and sidewalks and spreads salt on sidewalks and icy street.
- Pulls weeds, picks up paper, empty trash cans and mows grass in City parks.
- Sweeps, scrubs, mops and polishes floors and walls and performs related custodial duties.
- Performs minor and routine maintenance work such as rough painting and simple equipment repair work.
- Cleans and fills street cracks, patches potholes and other areas with asphalt.
- Picks up recyclable at curbside.
- Installs street signs, paints curbs and washes city vehicles.
- Performs related duties as required by the Director of Public Works and/or the Foreman.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires a high school diploma; or equivalent. Experience in performing manual labor tasks is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications or Competencies
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Should have a working knowledge of basic maintenance work.
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions of the work
Physical Requirements
- Laborer work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may be done at a surface environment
- All laborers should expect to do a considerable amount of lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, balancing, and even crawling. Thus, a certain amount of strength, dexterity, and alertness is required
- Because laborers work is so many varied conditions, they must be very knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of the job
Disclaimer
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
How to Apply
Email your resume and personal statement to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Coatesville, PA 19320 (Required)
Work Location: In person
