Municipal Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Municipal Worker

Date: January 23, 2024

Department: Public Works

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Public Works Supervisor

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, performs varied manual labor involving maintenance, construction, and repair to Township roads, buildings, landscaped areas, Parks, and other Township property; uses a variety of hand tools and operates trucks, backhoes, mower, or other Township owned equipment in the accomplishment of work assignments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports To: Public Works Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the repair and resurfacing of Township streets. Works with Construction materials such as stone aggregates, hot asphalt, cold patch asphalt, and other materials as required; uses hand tools such as shovels and tampers and and/or operates equipment such as a backhoe and/or other equipment as assigned by the Supervisor or Crew Leader.
• Performs general landscape maintenance, mows grass on/along Township roadways and other Township property; cuts dead or diseased trees, trims tree branches, removes accumulated debris from roadways, and weed whacking.
• Assists in maintenance and minor repairs on Township equipment and vehicles. Assists in maintenance of buildings which could include heating, cooling, roofing, siding, plumbing, electrical systems, or any other part of the building.
• Operates a truck or equipment with plow/spreader attachments for the removal of snow and spreading of salt on Township streets during inclement weather.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• Follows PA CDL rules and regulations in the operation of all vehicles.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
• Valid PA Class B Commercial Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement required, including manual shift.
• Requires working knowledge for the safe operation of the vehicles and equipment utilized in public work and parks and recreation maintenance, repair, and construction programs.
• Good physical condition sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Must be able to lift and carry 100lbs.
• Requires ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to work independently and to use common sense and good judgement in daily maintenance activities as well as in emergency situations.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the methods, procedures, tools, and materials used in Public Works maintenance and repair.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the hazards connected with Public Works activities and correlative safety measures and precautions.
• Ability to clearly communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with Township personnel and the public.
• Ability to employ appropriate precautionary measures and utilize safe work methods.
• Ability to skillfully use related hand tools.
• Ability to operate or learn the operation of standard vehicles and equipment used in Public Works maintenance, repair, and construction programs.
• Ability to perform manual labor in the maintenance of streets and park areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours a day and move about the building for up to 8 hours per workday.
• Constant hand, fingers and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
• To continuously function in activities involving walking, bending, and reaching.
• To occasionally function in activities involving standing for extended periods of time, crawling, climbing.
• To frequently function in activities involving squatting, being around machinery, exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, driving a vehicle and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.
• Ability to operate the following equipment (but not all inclusive) such as Backhoe, Loader, Dump Trucks, Bucket Truck, Roadside Mower, Lawn Mower, Power Tools, Chainsaw, etc.
• Ability to perform manual labor and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work hours outside normal work hours/schedule, including being on-call at all times.

This Job Description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause an undue hardship.

Interested candidates are required to submit a resume to the Township Secretary at uppersalfordtownship@gmail.com.

This position is open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Harleysville, PA 19438 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27