Laborer - Parks

Pay Rate: 22.45/hr @ 40 hrs/week

Summary

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of Town street, storm drainage facilities and utility systems; snow and ice control; shade tree and/or Town property; other Department related work.

Essential Functions

1. Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.

2. Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand, etc.

3. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

4. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

5. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew within Divisions of the Public Works Department, including, roadway repair; drain systems and/or utility systems.

6. Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Public Works Department.

7. Availability for snow and ice operations.

Performs other position-related duties as assigned.

Work Hours
This is a full time position with typical 40 hours per week, 7 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday, with expected availability for after normal hours of operation during snow emergencies and other departmental critical needs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and

2. Two (2) years of experience relating to maintenance and construction, or

3. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

1. Valid State Class D Driver's license, and acquisition and maintenance of a Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Applicant should be able to meet the requirements of the position as outlined in the attached position description for Laborer - Parks. Applicant should state education, training and experience which they feel has provided them with the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 and online at www.readingma.gov until filled.

A full job description is available upon request

The Town of Reading is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person