Highway/Cemetery Laborer

Edgartown; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking temporary highway and cemetery laborers for the summer season. This role involves various manual tasks related to the maintenance of town cemeteries and highways, including raking, operating mowers, and general upkeep of equipment. Ideal candidates should possess a strong work ethic and be comfortable with physical labor. The position offers a competitive wage, and applicants are encouraged to apply early as positions will be filled on a rolling basis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to community beautification while gaining valuable experience in maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labor and maintenance tasks.
• Driver’s license preferred for operating vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work for cemetery maintenance and care.
• Operate mowers and maintain hedges and shrubbery.

Skills

Manual labor

Maintenance skills

Operating mowers

Raking

Education

Driver's license

Tools

Mowers

Job description

Highway/Cemetery Laborer – $22.00-$26.77

The Town of Edgartown Highway Department is hiring temporary highway & cemetery seasonal maintenance positions for the 2025 summer season. Typical duties may include:

1. Manual work related to maintenance and care of town cemeteries
2. Raking
3. Maintenance of hedges and shrubbery
4. Disposal of rubbish and leaves
5. Operating mowers
6. Highway maintenance
7. General maintenance of equipment

Driver’s license preferred.

Please send completed applications to [e-mail] or P.O. Box 5130 ATTN: Human Resources, Edgartown, MA 02539. Applications are available at edgartown-ma.us or in the Human Resource Office. The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are open until filled.