LABORER

Municipality of Norristown; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Norristown is seeking an entry-level Laborer for the Public Works Department. The role entails performing a variety of municipal tasks, primarily manual labor, with a focus on using hand tools and basic power tools.

The work is outdoors and can involve long periods of standing, walking, and handling heavy loads. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid PA CDL Class A (or obtain within 90 days), and be able to pass a background check.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Stamina

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

POSITION: LABORER –PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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.