Public Works Laborer: Tree Care & Street Maintenance

Volunteer Centre County; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Volunteer Centre County is seeking a Public Works Laborer in State College, PA to support tree and landscape maintenance, street and sewer repairs, and basic carpentry tasks.

Qualifications include a High School diploma with some tree care experience, the ability to obtain Confined Space Certification and Work Zone Traffic Control Training within 12 months, and a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement (air brake restrictions not allowed) within 4 months, plus a PA driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School education and some prior work experience in tree care.
• Must obtain Confined Space Certification and Work Zone Traffic Control Training within 12 months
• Must obtain a Class B commercial driver's license (with tanker endorsement and without air brake restriction) within four (4) months of employment.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• The Public Works Laborer position includes maintenance of trees and public landscapes, repair and maintenance of streets and sewers, maintenance of public property, and minor carpentry and construction tasks.
• The Public Works Laborer is responsible for the collection of refuse and bulk items and for the safe operation of vehicles and equipment used in all tasks.
• The Public Works Laborer will report to the Arborist, Operations Manager, or Refuse and Organics Manager and will receive daily work assignments from a Public Works Foreman.

Skills

Tree care experience

PA driver's license

CDL Class B with tanker endorsement

Confined Space Certification

Work Zone Traffic Control Training

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Volunteer Centre County is seeking a Public Works Laborer in State College, PA to support tree and landscape maintenance, street and sewer repairs, and basic carpentry tasks.

Qualifications include a High School diploma with some tree care experience, the ability to obtain Confined Space Certification and Work Zone Traffic Control Training within 12 months, and a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement (air brake restrictions not allowed) within 4 months, plus a PA driver's license.