Laborer

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Drug-free workplace

Union employment

Job summary

City of New Haven is seeking a General Maintenance/Construction Worker to perform limited skilled manual and servicing work across public works projects. The role involves physical labor, tool operation, and routine supervising checks while performing dirt moving, lawn maintenance, barricade work, and street/lot cleanups.

The position requires a valid Connecticut CDL, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work in all weather. Regular 40-hour weeks, 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year of experience in maintenance, repair and construction activities, or equivalent training/experience.
• Knowledge and ability to operate standard equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in varying weather.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others safely.

Responsibilities

• Shovel dirt, fill trenches, and assist in lawn maintenance and site cleaning.
• Use a table saw to construct barricades and other simple structures.
• Operate power tools and light to medium equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, compressors.
• Load/unload materials and assist with waste collection and site cleanup.
• Patch potholes, perform snow removal, and maintain cleanliness of work sites.
• Clean and service equipment as required.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Table saw

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicles/ Trucks

Job description

Primary Functions

Limited skilled manual & servicing work involving various maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

Primary Functions

Limited skilled manual & servicing work involving various maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

Work involves a variety of manual labor, servicing, and equipment operation tasks in general construction and maintenance activities. The work involves physical labor and, depending on the specific assignment area, involves the operation of hand and power tools, and light to medium duty automotive equipment as necessary.

Work is usually closely supervised and the employee receives work instructions at the beginning of each new job; however, constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks which can be carried out without difficulty once these tasks are learned. As employees gain the experience and job knowledge, work assignments may become more difficult and varied.

Work is typically 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. shift.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a maintenance or construction crew, or in a closely supervised individual assignment in public works activities; shovels, and moves dirt; fills trenches and compacts materials; assists in building and maintaining lawn areas; participates in cleaning operations; cleans up after maintenance and construction operations.
• Uses table saw to make barricades.
• Operates in the performance of maintenance and construction activities, power tools and automotive equipment such as chain saws, power mowers, trucks and tractors, jackhammers, vac-hauls and compressors.
• Loads and unloads sand, stone and other materials; operates truck in carrying tools and materials.
• Patches potholes with asphalt, shovels snow, paints barrels, picks up bulk trash, sweeps and picks up leaves, unclogs catch basins, operates rodders.
• Washes automotive and construction equipment and performs related work as required.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Three months to one year of experience in maintenance, repair and construction activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the use of standard equipment and hand tools and ability to acquire skill in the use of such equipment and tools in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow standard instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public, and to maintain safe and efficient work methods.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This work is physical, manual labor, requiring agility and strength needed for the safe operation of assigned equipment. Work may be performed in all weather conditions.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "General Fund," non-tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

• Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.

The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.