Department of Public Works Laborer

TOWN OF WATERFORD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                                                           Mechanical/Laborer

DEPARTMENT:                                                    Public Works

CLASSIFICATION:                                               Full-time

POSITION REPORTS TO:                                   Supervisor and Town Board

Summary:

The Town is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Mechanic/Laborer in the Public Works Department.  Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver's License.   Duties include, but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform landscape and street maintenance activities.
Conduct maintenance of Town facilities.
Operate and service/maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as, loaders, backhoes, snow plows, salt spreaders, brine systems, power tools, mowers and chainsaws.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of machinery and equipment.
Ability to weld is helpful, but not required.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Educational Background:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.  A valid CDL is required, with the ability to obtain a Class A within in 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Communicate effectively.
Work well with a team to solve problems.
Assist the public in a professional manner.
Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other Town employees and the public.
Work independently and efficiently.
Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Anticipate on call and respond to weather emergency events requiring road maintenance under adverse weather conditions. 
Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to hear average conversations, reach with hands and arms, walk, bend, crouch, lift, balance and move up to 100 pounds, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.  Temperature may not be climate controlled. The weekly schedule may be changed as needed.

Application Information:

The starting salary is depending on qualifications, plus benefits.  Interested candidates should submit an application, resume and cover letter to: Ken Hinz:  khinz@townofwaterford.net

NO PHONE CALLS!

Application deadline is June 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

The Town of Waterford is an equal opportunity employer.