Laborer

$44,325 - $59,051/Yr

Town Of Lenox - Lenox, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lenox, MA

About the position

The Laborer position in the Town of Lenox's Public Works Department involves performing a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks related to the maintenance and construction of public infrastructure. The role requires knowledge of tools and equipment used in water, sewer, highway maintenance, and groundskeeping. The Laborer will be available for snow plowing and emergency repairs, often working under adverse conditions and on a rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Makes repairs to roadways and sidewalks, including grading, spreading stone, raking asphalt, cement work, and repairs to manholes and drains.
• Operates trucks for material delivery and other construction and maintenance equipment not requiring a special license.
• Works on water and sewer main leaks and breaks, constructs manholes, and performs grounds work on public parks, cemeteries, athletic fields, and roadways.
• Operates mowing equipment, tractors, and hand tools.
• Operates snow plow vehicles and removes snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and walk areas, available for snow plowing at all hours.
• Performs general landscaping maintenance including planting, loaming, seeding, and mowing at the town's parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, and recreation/conservation areas.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Preferred three years of related public works or construction experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Class 'B' CDL motor vehicles license with air brake endorsement (preferred, or must obtain within one year).
• Hydraulics license (preferred, or must obtain within one year).
• Hoisting license desired, but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ability to commute to Lenox, MA 01240 (Preferred)
• Ability to relocate to Lenox, MA 01240 before starting work (Preferred)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance