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SalaryWater Laborer (Open Positions: 2)
Location: Department of Public Works, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Sewer
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Pay rate is $21.03- $24.19 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.
Job Advertisement
Pay rate is $21.03- $24.19 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.
Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!
Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.
We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list.
Individuals in this position perform and complete unskilled and semi-skilled municipal building, water, sewer, road, drainage, and other maintenance and construction work. Included are assignments such as snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, seasonal clearing and cleaning operations; water, sewer, road, and drainage systems and facilities maintenance, repair, and construction; trench hand grading and pipe laying; curb laying, street repairs and paving; improving traffic and pedestrian access and sight distances; grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting, and removal; back filling, loading, and transporting; and implementing job site and work safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.
- Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), have a working knowledge of how to care for, operate and use tools and equipment effectively and efficiently and have not less than two (2) years’ experience in construction or maintenance work.
New hires must obtain before the end of their probationary period and incumbents must possess a valid commercial driver’s license, class B and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City. Must possess a NH Water Distribution License Grade I, and a NH Sewer Collection License Grade I, or the ability to acquire appropriate licensing within eighteen (18) months from the date of original appointment. Additional certifications and licensing may be required.
Full Job Description
Laborer-Water.pdf
Disclaimer
The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.
The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.
Application Special Instructions
Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.
