Laborer/Craftsperson, DPW Highway

Barnstable; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Step increases

Emergency pay

Overtime opportunities

Training incentives

Retirement system

Job summary

Barnstable's Department of Public Works-Highway Division seeks workers for routine manual tasks in construction and maintenance of public roadways.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with one year in public works or equivalent; CDL Class B or ability to obtain within six months; and the ability to follow oral instructions, perform heavy manual labor in varying weather, and observe safety precautions. Open until filled; review begins 9/29/26.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with one year public works related activities or equivalent.
• CDL Class B driver's license or ability to obtain in six months.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to observe required safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral instruction comprehension

Heavy manual labor

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma with 1 year public works exp

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works-Highway Division

Routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma with one year experience in public works related activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL Class B drivers license or ability to obtain during first six months of employment.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to understand and carry out oral instruction. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions. Ability to observe required safety precautions.

• Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution
• Paid time off - Three weeks' vacation, personal and sick time
• 13.5 paid holidays
• $1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and education incentives
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System

Deadline: Open until Filled. Application review begins 9/29/26