Skilled Laborer - Highway

Town of Duxbury; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (75% town)

Pension plan

12 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee discounts

Job summary

Town of Duxbury is seeking a Skilled Laborer to support the Highway Department of Public Works. The role involves performing skilled manual tasks, operating equipment, and assisting in town-wide emergency operations.

Requires a High School diploma or GED with 3 years of related work experience, plus a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and Class B CDL. Benefits include health, pension, holidays, vacation, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with three (3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License (Required)
• Class B CDL license is required

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined and assigned by supervisor in the Highway Department.
• Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to department policies and public records requirements.
• Ensures safety and environmental compliance in highway operations.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Class B CDL

Education

High School diploma or GED with 3 years experience

Job description

Position Title

Skilled Laborer

Department

Highway, Department of Public Works

Union

AFSCMECouncil 93, Local 1700

Position Classification

Grade 3,full-time,benefit eligible, FLSA non-exempt

Salary

Starting from $23.24 hr. to $30.14 hr. in 8 steps

Work Schedule

40 hours per week,Mon.- Fri. and additional hours as required for town-wide emergencies, snow andice removal operations.

Supervision

DPW Operations Manager, Lead person-Highway

Qualifications

High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, trainingand experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.

• Valid Driver's License(Required)
• Class B CDL

Benefits

• 75% town/25% employee paid: healthinsurance; Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans
• Definedbenefit pension
• 12Paid Holidays
• VacationPay
• PersonalTime Off Days
• SickLeave
• Clothingand Cleaning Allowance
• DentalInsurance
• VisionInsurance
• PetInsurance
• LifeInsurance
• Shortand Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medicaland dependent care flexible spending account

1. Nature of Work:Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined andassigned by supervisor in the Highway Department.

2. SupervisionReceived: Works under the supervision the Highway supervisors. Operatesequipment based on supervisor’s general instructions who reviews performancefor skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.

3. SupervisoryResponsibility: Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.

4. Confidentiality:Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department.Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information inaccordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

5. Accountability:Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adversepublic relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs,personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

6. Judgment:Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizationalpolicies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relativepriorities in performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situationsand ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of the Highwayfunctions.

7. Complexity: Thework consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts andpractices.

8. Nature and Purposeof Public Contact: Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and thepublic. Excellent customer service skills are required involving courtesy,tact, and diplomacy.

9. EssentialFunctions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only asillustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omissionof specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if thework is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

10. Recommended Minimum Qualification: Education and Experience:High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience;or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience whichprovides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essentialfunction of the position. Special Requirements: Valid Massachusetts Driver’sLicense and Class B CDL license.

11. Knowledge,Abilities and Skill

• Ability tounderstand and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of theoperation of necessary equipment and tools used in the performance of assigned work.
• Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, supervisors, and the generalpublic.

12. Work Environment

The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant orirritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat,cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work is performed indoors and outdoors duringinclement weather conditions.

13. OccupationalRisks

Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improperexposure that could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injuries,muscular strains, falls from heights. Special safety precautions, training, orprotective clothing such as chaps, gloves, glasses, hats or boots will berequired/provided.

14. Physical andMental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Workrequires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavyobjects up to 50 lbs. (or more in cases of emergency and/or with assistance),carrying objects and stacking them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, orwalking for the full workday may be involved.

15. Motor Skills

Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity.Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.

16. Visual Demands

Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinelyreviewing non-written materials such as machinery and the need for colorvision.

The Town of Duxbury provides its employees (contingent uponemployment status) with a robust benefits package which includes: Medical,Dental, Vision, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Life Insurance,12+ Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Sick-Time, Pet Insurance, Longand Short-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, FSA, Employee Discounts, and more.