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Form of workJob Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Laborers perform strenuous physical duties such as, but not limited to lifting and moving of equipment,
and shoveling or loading bulk quantities of materials associated with the repair or maintenance of public
streets, parks, landscaped islands, open space and other township owned facilities.
When assigned Laborers operate a variety of licensed and unlicensed motor vehicles including but not
limited to cars, light duty trucks and medium duty trucks. These motor vehicles may be equipped with
either automatic or manual transmissions and require a Commercial Drivers License to operate. Some of
these motor vehicles are equipped for such work as snow removal from public streets and municipal
parking lots, hauling bulk quantities of aggregate or soil and performing mowing using large tractors.
Work assignments are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.
SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Computer and Technology Skills:
Proficiency in the use of radios, scanners and other Public Works Department technology.
Language Skills:
Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend reports and procedure manuals.
Ability to examine and interpret maps and construction drawings.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals with and without a calculator.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportion, percentage, volume, and area.
Reasoning Abilities:
Ability to follow work schedules and daily assignments planned by others and without direct
supervision.
Ability to solve problems and manage emergency situations while exhibiting calm and controlled
composure.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish and verify facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety situations where only limited
standardization exists.
Physical Abilities:
Constantly Incurred (More than 75% of time on job)
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. The ability to reach high or low level.
Ability to communicate orally and to hear conversations. Ability to pull hands over hand,
Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Ability to balance, Ability to stoop, Ability to perform
repetitive twisting or exert pressure involving wrists or hands, Use of depth perception.
Frequently Incurred (Between 25% - 75% of time on job)
Ability to kneel, Ability to repeatedly bend, Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination
simultaneously. Ability to operate equipment, trucks and motor vehicle including those with
standard transmissions.
Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job)
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (Max 80 lbs.). Ability to push and pull heavy loads (Max
200 lbs.). Ability to crawl.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in Public Works activities including
thorough knowledge for the safe operation of all types of municipally owned equipment and
vehicles.
Ability to competently and safely operate all machinery classified as light equipment including
knowledge of occupational hazards involved in its operation.
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and occupational hazards involved in performing highway
construction and maintenance, building construction and other activities associated with the
department’s operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public when the need arises.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manually operates hand tools and minor equipment such as, but not limited to, shovels, rakes,
hammers, drills, wrenches, saws, spreaders, lawn mowers and chain saws.
Operates trucks equipped with specialized attachments for spreading materials and removing snow
accumulations from streets and parking lots including trucks requiring a Class B Commercial Driver’s
License with Air Brake Endorsement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Performs custodial duties including, but not limited to, sweeping and mopping floors in Township
owned buildings.
Performs grounds keeping duties on properties located throughout the Township
Performs duties of “flag person” controlling vehicular traffic at job sites located on public streets or
highways.
Planting, cultivating and pruning trees and shrubs.
Performs other essential duties as assigned or required.
NON- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applying chemicals to turf areas.
Perform minor maintenance to equipment such as but not limited to washing and waxing automobiles,
fueling vehicles, and lubricating automotive components.
Performs other non-essential duties as assigned or required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience and Training:
Two years of experience in physical outdoor conditions similar to that described under Work
Environment.
Testing:
Passing grade on a series of tests designed to measure physical and mental abilities of the
applicant to perform as a laborer.
Licenses/Certification:
Possesses and maintains a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement from
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SUPERVISION FROM THE FOLLOWING:
This position typically receives supervision from the Foreman or the Public Works Director.
SUPERVISION TO THE FOLLOWING:
This position typically does not give supervision to others.
WORK Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical and
automotive equipment. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions in temperatures and
weather that may be harsh and is frequently exposed to wet, humid, or other extreme conditions. The
employee must occasionally visit and inspect facilities that are accessible only via rugged paths of travel,
ladders, and stairways.
Work is performed throughout the Township and when necessary, outside the Township. Work hours
include all hours of the day and night.
