LABORER

Norristown, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Norristown is seeking an entry-level Laborer to perform various municipal tasks. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a starting hourly wage of $22.49 with a 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule (Monday–Friday). Summer hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid PA driver's license (CDL Class A preferred or obtainable within 90 days). The role involves physical labor, tool use, and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL Class A license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and follow written or oral directives.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of municipal labor tasks.
• Operate hand tools and small power tools as required.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and as part of a team or alone as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Stamina

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

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LOCATION: MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

HOURLY WAGE: $22.49 PER HOUR

HOURS: 7:00 AM TO 3:00 PM - MONDAY – FRIDAY

Summer Hours: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM

EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Laborers Local 57

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT. VALID PA

DRIVER’S LICENSE: CDL CLASS A or obtain within 90 days of employment. Basic knowledge of hand tools and basic practice of labor operations. Ability to follow written and/or oral directives. Ability to perform a wide variety of assignments often for prolonged periods of time and under adverse weather conditions. Ability to continuously stand and walk; lift and carry up to 80 lbs.; push and pull up to 40 lbs. frequently. Successful background check required.

GENERAL DEFINITION: This is an entry level position which requires manual work usually of a repetitive nature. Work involves the use of manual tools on routine tasks and occasionally the use of smaller power operated tools. Responsibilities range over a wide variety of municipal activities, including light and heavy physical labor, indoor and outdoor work, and working alone or in groups depending on the location and nature of the assignment.

EOE/NEPOTISM POLICY

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Municipality of Norristown will make reasonable accommodations during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability.