DPW - Laborers

Agawam; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated DPW Laborer to join their team. This role involves performing essential manual tasks that support the maintenance and construction of public works facilities. The ideal candidate will possess the stamina and physical capability to handle heavy labor, along with a willingness to learn and follow instructions. You will be part of a team that ensures the community's infrastructure remains functional and efficient. If you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to public service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform routine manual work and ability to lift heavy articles.
• Preferably some experience in heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Performs general unskilled manual work requiring no special training.
• Repairs and maintains sewer and drain systems and assists in building manholes.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Ability to lift heavy articles

Understanding simple oral instructions

Stamina

Courtesy

Education

Completion of high school

Completion of a standard grade school course

Tools

Hand tools

Jack hammer

Heavy mechanical equipment

Job description

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The Town of Agawam is accepting Labor Service applications for DPW Laborer. The minimum salary for this position is $42,244.28 and the maximum salary is $50,559.86. Labor Service applications are available at the Human Resources Office from 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday at 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001.

Qualified applicants will be assigned a registration number on the Labor Service Register for the job title(s) for which he or she is registered. Applications remain active for a period of no more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to one renewal of his or her registration number in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 31, Section 28 of the General Laws, and other law and rules.

Department of Public Works
Laborer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Performs general unskilled manual work requiring no special training and little or no experience; does related work as required. This is routine work consisting of unskilled manual tasks requiring the use of hand tools and equipment and construction and maintenance of public works facilities. The duties require ability to do heavy physical labor efficiently. Laborers work under the immediate supervision of a Foreman or other supervisor who lays out the details of each specific assignment and constantly checks the work in process and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations 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 the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Repairs and maintains sewer and drain systems;
2. Checks pumping station for needed maintenance;
3. Assists in building manholes, laying pipe and repairing drain lines;
4. Mixes cement and runs Jack hammer;
5. Pumps out cellars flooded as a result of sewer blockage or floods;
6. Assists in repairing and replacing broken valves and fire hydrants;
7. Winterizes fire hydrants and thaws house services;
8. Cleans gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures;
9. Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber and heavy mechanical equipment;
10. Hot and cold patches streets by shoveling mix off truck, placing in hole and tamping;
11. Assists in semiskilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, automatic repair or concreting by carrying tools, by carrying or lifting lumber, or by mixing or stirring concrete;
12. Performs a variety of other heavy manual tasks in connection with the maintenance and construction of sidewalks, streets, sewers and water mains;
13. Works with rodding crew in the cleaning of sewers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy articles; stamina; ability to understand simple oral instructions; courtesy; excellent physical condition. Preferably some experience in heavy manual labor and completion of a standard grade school course, preferably completion of high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a Class 3 motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)