Skilled Laborer - Highway

Position Title: Skilled Laborer

Department: Highway, Department of Public Works

Union : AFSCMECouncil 93, Local 1700

Position Classification: Grade 3, full-time,benefit eligible, FLSA non-exempt

Salary: Starting from $23.24 hr. to $30.14 hr. in 8 steps

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week,Mon.- Fri. and additional hours as required for town-wide emergencies, snow andice removal operations.

Supervision : DPW Operations Manager, Leadperson-Highway

Qualifications : High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years ofrelated work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, trainingand experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities toperform the essential function of the position.

• Valid Driver's License(Required)
• Class B CDL

Benefits:

• 75% town/25% employee paid: healthinsurance; Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans
• Definedbenefit pension
• 12Paid Holidays
• VacationPay
• PersonalTime Off Days
• SickLeave
• Clothingand Cleaning Allowance
• DentalInsurance
• VisionInsurance
• PetInsurance
• LifeInsurance
• Shortand Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medicaland dependent care flexible spending account

1. Nature of Work:Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined andassigned by supervisor in the Highway Department.

2. SupervisionReceived: Works under the supervision the Highway supervisors. Operatesequipment based on supervisor's general instructions who reviews performancefor skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.

3. SupervisoryResponsibility: Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.

4. Confidentiality:Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department.Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information inaccordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

5. Accountability:Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adversepublic relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs,personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

6. Judgment:Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizationalpolicies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relativepriorities in performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situationsand ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of the Highwayfunctions.

7. Complexity: Thework consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts andpractices.

8. Nature and Purposeof Public Contact: Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and thepublic. Excellent customer service skills are required involving courtesy,tact, and diplomacy.

9. EssentialFunctions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only asillustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omissionof specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if thework is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

• Performs routine tasksin connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification ofroadways, such as; cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; loadingand unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.
• Suggests modification to equipment for more safe and efficient operation.
• May, on occasion,operate landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush.
• Accepts deliveries ofsupplies and equipment.
• Assists in trainingnew employees in performing assigned duties.
• Participates inoperation and ordinary maintenance of equipment.
• Performs similar tasksas assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.
• Cross trains withother Department employees.
• Is available forovertime and call backs in the event of emergencies.
• Participates intown-wide snow and ice removal operations.

10. Recommended Minimum Qualification: Education and Experience:High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience;or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience whichprovides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essentialfunction of the position. Special Requirements: Valid Massachusetts Driver'sLicense and Class B CDL license.

11. Knowledge,Abilities and Skill:

• Ability tounderstand and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of theoperation of necessary equipment and tools used in the performance of assignedwork.
• Knowledge ofchemicals used for cleaning.
• Ability to dealeffectively and tactfully with fellow employees, supervisors, and the generalpublic.

12. Work Environment:The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant orirritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat,cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work is performed indoors and outdoors duringinclement weather conditions.

13. OccupationalRisks: Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improperexposure that could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injuries,muscular strains, falls from heights. Special safety precautions, training, orprotective clothing such as chaps, gloves, glasses, hats or boots will berequired/provided.

14. Physical andMental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunction of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Physical Demands: Workrequires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavyobjects up to 50 lbs. (or more in cases of emergency and/or with assistance),carrying objects and stacking them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, orwalking for the full workday may be involved.

15. Motor Skills:Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity.Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.

16. Visual Demands:Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinelyreviewing non-written materials such as machinery and the need for colorvision.

The Town of Duxbury provides its employees (contingent uponemployment status) with a robust benefits package which includes: Medical,Dental, Vision, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Life Insurance,12+ Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Sick-Time, Pet Insurance, Longand Short-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, FSA, Employee Discounts, and more.

Town of Duxbury is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status