Laborer

Sustainable Westborough; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Westborough in Massachusetts seeks a Laborer for the Department of Public Works. The role involves manual labor across construction, maintenance, and street operations, with duties including snow plowing, road patching, and drainage work.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of public works or related experience. A Massachusetts driver’s license is required; CDL within one year is preferred. On-site work with benefits applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years in public works or construction/maintenance.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License required; CDL within one year of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor related to construction, maintenance, operation and repair of town infrastructure, facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate public works equipment and hand tools; assist in snow plowing, road patching, and drainage work.
• Shovel snow, remove ice and debris, participate in sanding/salting programs as needed.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; may involve on-call duties during weather events or emergencies.
• Assist in park/landscaping, painting lines, and basic custodial tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years public works/maintenance experience

Tools

Massachusetts Driver's License

CDL within 1 year of hire

Job description

TOWN OF WESTBOROUGHMASSACHUSETTS

ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER TOWN HALL - 34 WEST MAIN STREETKimberly Foster WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581-1998TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

LABORERWestborough Department of Public Works

The Town of Westborough Department of Public Works seeks applications from energetic, team-oriented individuals for the full-time position of Laborer. Duties may include all aspects of public works, including tree trimming and removal, drainage repairs, road maintenance, mowing, and snow plowing. Work is primarily performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Ability to use hand tools, operate power equipment, and drive a snowplow truck strongly desired. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent; one to two years of experience in public works and/or construction and maintenance activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License. This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements; please visit our Human Resources website for a complete job description. The position grade is W-3 with a full range of $21.71 to $30.59 hourly depending upon qualifications. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick days, municipal pension, and various stipends. Applications reviewed as received; position remains open until filled. The Town of Westborough is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. The Town of Westborough seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community, and all are encouraged to apply.

Posted 10/08/2026

TOWN OF WESTBOROUGHMASSACHUSETTS

Summary: Performs various types of manual labor related to the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of town infrastructure, facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The duties and responsibilities performed by employees classified in this position will require the employee to work across multiple divisions within the Department of Public Works.Performs routine and repetitive tasks with work checked during progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance.Performs manual work in digging and in backfilling excavations; handles heavy materials on construction, maintenance and repair projects; assists in pipe laying, road patching, cleaning of storm sewers and catch basins, cleaving and Roding of sanitary sewers, or any phase of public works maintenance.Shovels and plows snow and removes ice and snow from walks, steps, drives and pavements; assists motor equipment operators in sanding and/or salting programs.Performs on-call duties during weather events and other emergencies including snow and tree removal and water main break reparations.Performs basic landscaping functions. This may include ground man duties in tree trimming, removal programs with respect to leading branches and debris, and mowing.Performs rough handyman work in painting or similar activities; may participate in custodial duties.Operates a variety of public works equipment for all public works projects including specialized tools such as jack hammers, paving breakers, power mowers and spraying apparatus in performing tasks which are basically manual operations.Performs daily visual checks of vehicle or equipment used and alerts Master Mechanic if maintenance is needed.May be required to haul gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials; loads and unloads materials; performs manual labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment; services and maintains equipment.Assists in highway department maintenance and repair including but not limited to building, repairing, and patching streets, highways and sidewalks, repairing and installation of structures, installing and

Job Title: Laborer Reports To: Leadperson (as assigned)Department: DPW Job Code: W-3Location: Department of Public Works,131 Oak Street

Revised: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

repairing guard rails, fencing and signs, trimming brush, and painting lines on roads and parking lots and general landscaping.May assist in emergency highway repairs and other public works related emergency repairs as required.May participate in other public works operations as needed including but not limited to cemetery operations, highway repairs, snow removal and salt/sand operations, tree operations and seasonal responsibilities including but not limited to setting up for town events, mowing, leaf and rubbish collection, field and/or building maintenance and water and sewer maintenance and repair.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; one to two years of experience in public works and/or construction and maintenance activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills: May be required to have basic computer skills if performing Water and/or Sewer related responsibilities.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a Massachusetts Driver’s License and must have a CDL within one year of hire.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use hand tools and operate power equipment.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must frequently move in and out of equipment and vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Approved by Personnel Board Date: 12/16/15Recommended by Town Manager Date: 3/24/15Approved by Board of Selectmen Date: 4/14/15

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