Laborer

Public Works Laborer

OBJECTIVE:

Performs manual labor in the maintenance of Township parks, roads, buildings, sewers, refuse and

recycling collections.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operates various hand and power tools.

2. Performs street maintenance and repair:

• fills potholes with cold patch; prepares road base;
• resurfaces streets with asphalt; rakes stone and asphalt;
• rebuilds curbs, manhole covers and storm water inlets with concrete;
• mixes concrete, picks leaves; brush collection;
• picks up refuse; recyclables and non-combustible materials.

3. Loads and unloads materials from truck; picks-up bags of leaves from Township residences;

rakes leaves; moves office furniture and supplies.

4. Trims and removes trees and vegetation.

5. Clears debris from storm sewer inlets and creeks.

6. Removes debris from road shoulder.

7. Mows grass along roads and in and around Township parks and properties.

8. Paints Township buildings, structures and equipment.

9. Paints crosswalk, paint stop lines and turn arrows on street intersections.

10. Washes and services trucks with water, gas and oil.

11. Installs and erects street signs, snow fences and/or guard rails.

12. Replaces bulbs in traffic signals.

13. Responds to highway emergencies and disperses sand or absorbent material for different

types of spills.

14. Snow and ice removal and other weather-related emergencies – will require evening, weekend

and holiday work, as needed.

15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License; Commercial Class A or B required within six months of hire date

- Ability to understand and follow instructions

- Ability to continuously handle tools and construction materials

- Ability to stand, walk, frequently lift up to 60 lbs, and frequently carry up to 60 lbs.

and frequently push and pull up to 40 lbs.

- Able to sit, recline, climb, balance, kneel, crawl and occasionally performs fine manipulation

- Has visual acuity (mid and far vision, and field of vision continuously; near vision; depth perception;

and occasionally color vision)

- Frequently withstand continuous exposure to various weather patterns

- Frequently withstand exposure to high noise levels and vibrations

- Frequently withstand extreme cold and wet conditions during rainy, snowy weather

- Work with moving machinery; slippery and/or uneven surfaces; unprotected heights; sharp

edges; hot surfaces; dusty conditions, and confined spaces

- Must work effectively with others

- Must reside in the Township of Cheltenham or approved 20 surrounding communities.

EQUIPMENT:

- Shovel, Rake, Pick

- String Trimmer

- Lawn Mower, Pumps

- Broom, Jackhammer, Sledgehammer

- Circular Saw, Chain Saw

- Tar Pot, Asphalt Vibrator

- Blowers

- Tub Grinders

- Hand Tampers, Generators

- Safety Wear and Protective Gear (furnished by Township) must be worn at all times