Public Works Laborer

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* Job ID Description Salary Qualifications Special Requirements Miscellaneous Continue |Go Back Preview and Submit job listing from to Featured Total After completing all the steps, click Preview to open a preview of your listing in a new window or click Proceed to Checkout where you can purchase the listing for the duration you specified. Preview Proceed to Checkout Pay Later Cancel Employment Opportunities ◄ Back to All Categories Public Works Laborer POSITION TITLE: Laborer DEPARTMENT: Public Works REPORTS TO: Director of Public Works & Supervisor of Public Works CLASS / RATE OF PAY: Pay Grade 1
- $19.62 / hour (Pay Grade 2
- $21.75 / hour with a current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License) HOURS: 40 Hours per week; 7:00 am to 3:00 pm UNION: AFSCME
- Blue FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt hourly Summary Of Job Duties: This is an entry-level position in the Public Works Department. The primary initial assignment includes residential refuse collection, specifically manual loading of trash and recycling containers into the compactor of a commercial refuse truck. Employees will receive paid training toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and are expected to rotate between refuse collection and driving duties once licensed. Additional duties include general public works maintenance, construction, and seasonal operations as assigned. Entry level position in the Public Works department
- responsibilities include:
• Perform manual labor associated with residential refuse and recycling collection, including lifting, carrying, and loading containers into refuse trucks.
• Work as part of a refuse collection crew, maintaining safe work practices around traffic and equipment.
• Perform manual labor in construction, refuse collection, maintenance, and seasonal public works operations.
• Use hand tools and small equipment, including but not limited to: walking and deck mowers, snow blowers, air blowers, snow shovels, brooms, rakes, digging irons, shovels, picks, axes, pole clippers, loppers, pruners, and string/line weed trimmers.
• Serve as a helper on power equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in servicing and repairing equipment that presents safety hazards—such as gas-powered trimmers, augers, snow blowers, chain saws, tractors, riding mowers, concrete saws, plate tampers, compressors, air drills, and jackhammers—under the supervision of senior employees.
• Assist in constructing and repairing wooden structures.
• Dig drainage ditches, clean culverts, cut grass, fill washouts, and perform related grounds maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice control operations, including shoveling and equipment operation, as required.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
None Knowledge And Abilities:
• Some knowledge of hand tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and refuse collection.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Vehicle Operator’s License. To Apply: Please submit a Borough job application online, by mail, or hand deliver to the attention of Human Resources at the Borough Office 33 Frederick Street. Job Details Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Posted March 5, 2026 3:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Tools
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* Display Starts: October 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Apply: Please submit a Borough job application online, by mail, or hand deliver to the attention of Human Resources at the Borough Office 33 Frederick Street. Job Details Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Posted March 5, 2026 3:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Tools
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* Display Starts: October 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Apply: Please submit a Borough job application online, by mail, or hand deliver to the attention of Human Resources at the Borough Office 33 Frederick Street.