Public Works - Seasonal Laborer

Haverfordtownship; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverford Township is seeking seasonal workers for leaf season from November to December 2026. The role runs about 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour.

Workers report to the Highway Supervisor and may assist the Assistant Director and Director of Public Works as needed. This position requires heavy manual labor outdoors in varying weather, with lifting 50 to 100 pounds, frequent bending and climbing, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Frequent strenuous physical effort; ability to lift 50–100 pounds.
• Must bend, kneel, reach and squat frequently during shift.
• Work outdoors in all-weather conditions.
• Team-oriented with ability to follow directions.
• Work hours may exceed 8 hours during peak periods.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Haverford Township is currently seeking seasonal employees for leaf season.

Dates of employment:

Begin November 2026 through the end of December 2026, approx. 8 weeks.

Hours:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Pay Rate:

$17.50 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Frequent strenuous physical effort required; ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds.
• Required to bend, kneel, reach and squat frequently throughout a work shift.
• Frequent movement in and out of equipment and vehicles.
• May be required to work shifts greater than (8) hours.
• Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as hearing protection, eye protection, foot and hand protection and respiratory protection.
• Position involves a great deal of bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching and twisting.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to take and comprehend oral instructions. Must be able to work well with others. Must adhere to high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Works under the supervision of the Highway Supervisor and occasional direction from the Assistant Director and Director of Public Works.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent strenuous physical effort required, ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds.
• Required to bend, kneel, reach, squat frequently, and climb a ladder throughout a work shift.
• Frequent movement in and out of equipment and vehicles.
• Will be required to work shifts greater than (8) hours during winter and emergency operations.
• Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as hearing protection, eye protection, foot and hand protection, and respiratory protection.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves a great deal of bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching and twisting.

Work occasionally involves responding to angry, frustrated, or upset individuals. Workday is primarily outdoors in mostly all-weather conditions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Antidiscrimination Policy:

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Haverford Township to foster the employment of all individuals in accordance with their fullest capacities regardless of their race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or because of a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.