Top 93 Public works Jobs in Reading, Pa

Urban Green - 2026 RCC Urban Forestry Fellowship
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Reading, PA
- $20 an hour
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
Part Time Grounds Maintenance
City Of Reading —Reading, PA
- Up to $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Outdoor work
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Groundsperson
Lewis Services —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Part Time Maintenance Worker I
City Of Reading —Reading, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Hand tools
- Outdoor work
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CDL Driver/Construction Installer
Reading Precast Inc —Leesport, PA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA
Optum —Pottstown, PA
- $49,500 - $109,300 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
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Sr. Risk Control Specialist
Great West, an Old Republic Company —Pennsylvania
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Speech Therapist - SLP
Optum —Wyomissing, PA
- $34.23 - $61.15 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Intake Coordinator
Creative Health Services, Inc —Pottstown, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Local Box Truck Class B Driver
Centerline Drivers, LLC. —Alburtis, PA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Local
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Speech Therapist
Optum —Pottstown, PA
- $34.23 - $61.15 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Municipal Laborer/Operator
Leesport Borough Recreation —Leesport, PA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Trimmer A - No CDL - Union
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Trimmer A wth CDL - Union
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Office Support II - Counter/Intake (Prothonotary Department)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- $22.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
Truck Driver Class A
GOODWILL KEYSTONE AREA —Reading, PA
- $30 an hour
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- CDL A
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Certified Water & Sewer Operator
East Cocalico Township Authority —Denver, PA
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Heavy Equipment Operators Reading, PA
Berg Construction, LLC —Fleetwood, PA
- $20 - $34 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Public Works I - Compost Site Attendant
Manheim Township Commissioners —Lititz, PA
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Part-Time Administrative/Program Assistant - Parks and Recreation Department
Township of Spring —Reading, PA
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
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Urban Green - 2026 RCC Urban Forestry Fellowship

Student Conservation Association, Inc -
Reading, PA

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Job Details

Seasonal | Full-time
$20 an hour

Qualifications

Plant identification
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Driver's License
Power tools
Field data collection
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Reading Conservation Corps (RCC) is a seasonal workforce development and environmental stewardship program based in Reading, Pennsylvania, established in 2022 through a partnership between the City of Reading Public Works Department, Berks Nature, and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The RCC Urban Forestry Fellowship, alongside the 2026 Reading Conservation Corps Adult Conservation Crew currently in the field, are the two main components of RCC programming for 2026-2027.

The Urban Forestry Fellow will work closely with the City of Reading Public Works Department and Berks Nature to research, catalogue, and inventory existing trees, assess and collect data on sites pertaining to invasive and native tree species, and develop location-specific stewardship and planting plans to inform the City's plans for a tree nursery and future plantings. The Fellow will update existing land management plans, as well as create new ones, and start implementing plans in the Spring. Data collection, tree and plant identification, plan-writing, and communication are desired skills, as well as the ability to work independently and take initiative.

The internship offers candidates interested in the fields of forestry or conservation a longer-term one-on-one job mentoring experience with the City of Reading and Berks Nature, offering advanced, hands-on experience, additional credentials, and direct pathways into municipal and conservation careers.

Hosting Organization

The City of Reading Department of Public Works and Berks Nature

Location

Reading, PA

Schedule

August 24, 2026 - March 22, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Biological Data Collection

Inventory and catalogue existing trees in the Department of Conservation Natural Resources database, TreeKeeper.
Conduct biological plant surveys for the City of Reading and Berks Nature on various sites, with a focus on native and invasive tree species.
Conduct garden assessments for the City of Reading and Berks Nature.

Tree & Land Stewardship Plans

Write location-specific stewardship plans for the City of Reading and Berks Nature for various sites that describe in detail for each area which invasive species need removal, and which native species would thrive.
Update existing land management plans for the City of Reading and Berks Nature.
Exhibit strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication for writing and delivering land management plans, as well as working alongside various partners in the field.

Field Work

Support the planting, mulching, watering, post-establishment care, and maintenance of trees.
Support the implementation of the City of Reading's tree nursery, informed by tree data collected during the position.
Manage invasive species with hand and/or power tools (without using herbicides or pesticides).
Work with Berks Nature and City of Reading staff on field work projects.

Marginal Duties

Work with the Reading Conservation Corps on tree plantings, invasive species management, and urban gardening.
Support staff at the City of Reading and/or Berks Nature with large public and community engagement events.

Required Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Data/Statistics, Environmental Science/Studies, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture or a related field OR equivalent work experience in the field of botany, ecology, biology, arboriculture, horticulture, environmental science, data & statistics, or landscaping
Professional and/or academic experience in data collection and organization, using spreadsheets, GIS, or similar software.
Driver's license.
Comfort in and openness to operating hand and power tools.
Fluent in common software, including Microsoft (Word, Excel) and Google (Docs, Sheets) and organizing data in databases.
Familiarity with plant identification, either through existing knowledge or through comfort using field guides or identification apps such as iNaturalist and Seek.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical conservation skills, including in managing invasive species, planting and stewarding trees, identifying plants, and stewarding urban gardens
Preference for local candidates, living in or near Reading, PA
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish

Hours

35 per week

Living Accommodations

No living accommodations provided.

Compensation

$20/hour, 35 hours/week
$50/week commuting allowance (paid bi-weekly)
$1,000 in reimbursable professional development training/travel expenses

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

First Aid/CPR Training
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
SCA may be able to provide a laptop for the duration of the position that would need to be returned at position end.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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