Seasonal - Public Works Laborer

Hanover PA; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanover PA seeks a seasonal Public Works helper to assist in residential refuse collection, loading containers into refuse trucks, and related duties. The position may lead to permanent placement with paid CDL training and rotation between refuse collection and driving duties once licensed.

Initial tasks include general public works maintenance, tool operation, and basic equipment support; ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift heavy loads is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license or have reliable daily transportation.
• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required for permanent placement
• Experience: None

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in residential refuse and recycling collection, including lifting and loading containers into trucks.
• Work as part of a refuse collection crew, maintaining safe practices around traffic and equipment.
• Assist in construction, maintenance, and seasonal public works tasks as needed.
• Use hand tools and small equipment such as mowers, snow blowers, blowers, shovels, rakes, and other tools.
• Support in servicing and repairing equipment under supervision of senior staff.
• Assist in constructing and repairing wooden structures and perform drainage and grounds maintenance.
• Assist in snow and ice control operations and related duties as required.

Skills

Heavy physical labor

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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REPORTS TO:Director of Public Works & Supervisor of Public Works

CLASS / RATE OF PAY: $15.00 / hour

( $19.62 / hour, if offered permanent position)

HOURS: SeasonalMay - August, 40 Hours per week; 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

UNION: Non-union

FLSA STATUS:Non-exempt hourly

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

This is seasonal position in the Public Works Department. The primary initial assignment includes assisting in residential refuse collection, specifically manual loading of trash and recycling containers into the compactor of a commercial refuse truck.

Those offered permanent positions would be eligible for paid training toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and expected to rotate between refuse collection and driving duties once licensed.

Additional duties include general public works maintenance including but not limited to:

• Perform manual labor associated with residential refuse and recycling collection, including lifting, carrying, and loading containers into refuse trucks.
• Work as part of a refuse collection crew, maintaining safe work practices around traffic and equipment.
• Perform manual labor in construction, refuse collection, maintenance, and seasonal public works operations.
• Use hand tools and small equipment, including but not limited to: walking and deck mowers, snow blowers, air blowers, snow shovels, brooms, rakes, digging irons, shovels, picks, axes, pole clippers, loppers, pruners, and string/line weed trimmers.
• Serve as a helper on power equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in servicing and repairing equipment that presents safety hazards—such as gas-powered trimmers, augers, snow blowers, chain saws, tractors, riding mowers, concrete saws, plate tampers, compressors, air drills, and jackhammers—under the supervision of senior employees.
• Assist in constructing and repairing wooden structures.
• Dig drainage ditches, clean culverts, cut grass, fill washouts, and perform related grounds maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice control operations, including shoveling and equipment operation, as required.
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Pennsylvania drivers license or have reliable daily transportation.

EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent required for permanent placement

EXPERIENCE: None

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of hand tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and refuse collection preferred.

Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, and repetitive motion required.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.

Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team.