DPW Highway Laborer/Craftsperson

Barnstable; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Clothing allowance

COLA

Emergency differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Training incentives

Retirement system participation

Job summary

Barnstable seeks a physically capable worker for the Department of Public Works-Highway Division. Routine manual work in construction and maintenance, with other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with one year of public works experience or equivalent, and a CDL Class B or ability to obtain within six months. Additional qualifications emphasize following oral instructions, heavy labor in varying weather, and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with one year experience in public works related activities.
• CDL Class B license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instruction.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to observe required safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works-Highway Division

Routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma with one year experience in public works related activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL Class B drivers license or ability to obtain during first six months of employment.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to understand and carry out oral instruction. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions. Ability to observe required safety precautions.

• Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution
• Paid time off – Three weeks’ vacation, personal and sick time
• 13.5 paid holidays
• $1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and education incentives
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System