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City of Easthampton DPW Laborer in Easthampton, Massachusetts
DPW Laborer The Department of Public Workers Laborer position is a great opportunity for entry-level work in the public sector. This position presents an opportunity for growth and development within the City of Easthampton, with positions available in multiple DPW sub-divisions, such as Highway, Sewer, Wastewater, and Water. The position includes manual work assisting in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, water, and sewer lines in the city, as well as other DPW projects and tasks. Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week Salary: \$18.32 Per Hour ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Mow roadside grass; trim and cut brush; apply loam and seed. Work with blacktop crew, making roadway repairs and plowing roads and sidewalks using light trucks, snow blowers, or shovels. Perform manual labor work erecting signs, welding, line painting, paving, ditch repairs, pothole patching, guard rail repairs, and installation and cutting brush along roadways. Unload material, equipment, and supplies Assist with and perform small construction, plumbing, and painting projects. Assist with repairs for sewer backups and maintenance on all sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, and laterals to residences. Assist with installation, maintenance, and services for the water system, lay water pipe, assist with preparation of bed trench Perform similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicles Operator License is required.