Public Works General Laborer

CITY OF PEEKSKILL; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CITY OF PEEKSKILL seeks a physically capable worker to join the Public Works Department. The role involves hauling materials, maintaining and repairing equipment, and performing outdoor maintenance along assigned routes within the city.

Candidates will perform snow removal, sign painting, grass cutting, sewer cleaning, and related tasks; the position requires stamina and adherence to safety guidelines in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and repair assignments.
• Loads and unloads materials, and equipment from trucks.
• Cleans and operates equipment and supplies in accordance with defined procedures.
• Rods and flushes sewers and cleans manholes and catch basins.
• Digs and refills trenches for water lines; Rakes leaves and hauls away rubbish.
• Does rough cement finishing, rakes asphalt, sets forms for asphalt, does rough grading and assists in street maintenance activities.
• Assists in the painting and erection of street signs; Assists in painting lines on highway.
• Cuts grass by hand or with tractor driven mowing machines and cuts up trees that have been felled.
• Performs snow removal duties; May perform other incidental tasks as needed.

Job description

CITY OF PEEKSKILL seeks a physically capable worker to join the Public Works Department. The role involves hauling materials, maintaining and repairing equipment, and performing outdoor maintenance along assigned routes within the city.

Candidates will perform snow removal, sign painting, grass cutting, sewer cleaning, and related tasks; the position requires stamina and adherence to safety guidelines in all weather conditions.