Laborer I I Full-Time

The Town Of Farmville; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Farmville is seeking a full-time Laborer I to perform various maintenance and labor tasks. The role includes grounds keeping, assisting with street projects, and operating light equipment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and basic skills in maintenance and construction. The position offers a competitive salary of $31,695 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

VRS retirement

Employer paid life insurance

Paid state holidays

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
• Beginner to moderate skills in maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping work such as mowing grass and trimming trees.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Assist with trash collection and snow removal operations.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Repair skills

Construction skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small machinery

Job description

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The Town of Farmville is accepting applications for a full-time Laborer I.

Qualified applicants for Laborer I must have a high school diploma or GED, and beginner to moderate skills in maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities. Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Perform grounds keeping work such as mowing grass, raking leaves, trimming trees and bushes.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Dig and fill grave.
• Perform labor tasks on street projects such as applying and spreading surfacing materials, shoveling rocks, hand grading.
• Use hand tools, simple power tools and small machinery.
• Clean streets, curbs, gutters and culverts; help with concrete work.
• Assist with work on water and sewer projects as needed.
• Assist with trash collection as needed.
• Assist in snow removal operations.
• General clean-up duties at the shop such as cleaning trucks and equipment, cleaning rooms and floors.
• Serve as a look-out to assist driver or operator in the safe movement of the vehicle or equipment by directing traffic or providing direction to the driver.
• Operate trucks, trailers, and light equipment when requested.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Hiring salary is $31,695 with benefits. The Town of Farmville offers an excellent benefit package, including Anthem health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, VRS retirement, employer paid life and short-term disability insurance, paid state holidays, and generous paid time off.

Applicants must possess all minimum requirements and pass conditional requirements such as employment verification, background check, and drug and alcohol screening.

Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the Town of Farmville Application for Employment which may be found at www.farmvilleva.com under departments, employment opportunities. Please submit the completed application to [e-mail] or mail/drop off at the Town Offices located at 116 N Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901.

The Town of Farmville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.