Public Works Laborer

Public Works Laborer

The Public Works Laborer is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks and maintenance related to Township roads, streets, drainage systems, equipment, sewers, parks, grounds and facilities. Works as a member of a team and is expected to work during times of anticipated severe weather, Township emergencies, and is on call throughout the year, except when scheduled off. A full-time, non-exempt, position with typical days and hours of work from Monday through Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs snow and ice control operations on public roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Performs road maintenance such as patching roads, cleaning culverts, grading, paving, spreading stone, repairing potholes, replacing and patching curbs, grading road shoulders, collecting leaves, cutting and removing trees, removing or installing signs, and other tasks as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining vehicles and equipment: repairs on trucks, graders, rollers, sweepers, mowers, power tools, and other Township equipment.
• Performs flagger and work zone traffic control duties as directed.
• Locates and marks areas for safe digging and/or for PA One Call purposes.
• Installs, inspects, maintains the Township's wastewater collection system.
• Performs maintenance of stormwater management facilities including basins, channels, swales and naturalized areas.
• Inspects, repairs, maintains playground, park and recreation facilities.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs lawn and garden maintenance activities to include mowing (riding and push mowers), weed whacking, raking, watering, weeding, fertilizing, tree trimming and removal, etc.
• Assists staff from other Township departments and/or divisions, as needed.
• Operates dump trucks, tractors, excavation equipment, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, power tools, hand tools, and other related equipment as directed.
• Behaves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and other employees.
• Adheres to all Township and Departmental policies and procedures to deliver services in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.
• Utilizes all safety related personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
• Executes the responsibilities of the position in a competent, timely, collaborative, and professional manner, in strict accordance with all applicable laws and reflecting the Township's high standard of ethical behavior and commitment of service to its citizens.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies (minimum qualifications needed to perform essential functions):

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Township staff members and work as a team to achieve results.
• Ability to work closely with people of all skills and backgrounds.
• Ability to follow Township ordinances and policies.
• Knowledge and skill necessary to perform snow removal, salting, plowing and related operations.
• Knowledge of roadway construction, repair, maintenance, and care.
• Knowledge and skill of practical, general lawn care practices.
• Knowledge of sewer systems and related maintenance.
• Ability to work alone or with others and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the general public.
• Basic computer literacy.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb occasionally.
• Ability to squat, crawl, crouch, and kneel occasionally.
• Ability to bend or stoop frequently.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly.
• Adequate near and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to balance continuously.
• Manual dexterity (i.e., use of fingers, hands, and arms), including fine manipulation and the ability to grasp firmly.
• Ability to lift, move, push and/or carry up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis and ability to lift up to 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to withstand exposure to weather frequently.
• Ability to routinely drive automotive equipment to other locations within and outside of the Township.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Class-B Commercial Driver's License within the first 24 months of employment; Current Commercial Class-B license, Class-A preferred.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for Public Works employees.

Job location: Lower Macungie Township Public Works Building, Municipal Building, and other Township facilities and various sites within and outside of the Township.

Working environment may be inside or outside, on site or various job locations throughout the Township. At times, will require working in conditions exposed to extreme heat, or cold, noise, high winds, and bright or dark conditions.

Equipment: Telephone, cell phone, computer, office machines (e.g., copier, printer, fax), motor vehicle, audio/video equipment, Public Works machinery, Geographical Information Systems, camera technology.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26 - $28 per hour

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location: In person