Public Works Laborer — Outdoor Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Municipal pension

Stipends

Job summary

The Town of Westborough is seeking a Laborer for the Department of Public Works. The role involves manual labor across town infrastructure projects, including tree work, drainage, road maintenance, mowing, and snow plowing.

Work is outdoors in all weather, with on-call duties during weather events and emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years in public works or related fields and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License (CDL within one year) preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor for public works projects
• Operate hand tools and power equipment as needed
• Assist in tree trimming, drainage, road maintenance, mowing
• Shovel, plow snow and assist salt/sand programs
• Work outdoors in all weather and be available for on-call duties
• Support emergency repairs and general maintenance tasks

Skills

Hand tools

Power equipment

Snow plow operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL within 1 year of hire

Tools

Truck operation

Job description

The Town of Westborough is seeking a Laborer for the Department of Public Works. The role involves manual labor across town infrastructure projects, including tree work, drainage, road maintenance, mowing, and snow plowing.

Work is outdoors in all weather, with on-call duties during weather events and emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years in public works or related fields and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License (CDL within one year) preferred.