Highway Laborer - City of Portsmouth, NH : Job Details

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Starting pay rate is between $21.70 - $23.93 an hour per the 1386A Working Agreement. Aside from regular working hours position may be eligible for overtime and on call. Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation holidays medical & dental insurance flexible spending account professional development career growth longevity incentives and more! Please watch our video Working for the City of Portsmouth to hear more about why our employees enjoy working here! We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list. The purpose of this position are to pick up and otherwise clear refuse garbage vegetation and other debris in all weather conditions from curbs and roadsides and leave collection areas generally clean. Other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations are also performed. The work involves constant safety awareness the ability to recognize and take appropriate actions regarding hazardous materials and to use hand tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to; or extension of; the position.

* Mows grass; weeds and clears brush as needed. Rakes and picks up refuse; leaves and other debris around the facilities.

* Clears and shovels snow. Spreads calcium/salt on the sidewalks; parking lots; steps; and other areas.

* Assists in the installation; maintenance and repair of plumbing and light carpentry needs in the facilities.

* Performs other heavy laboring and various semi-skilled and skilled tasks essential to municipal buildings; public works and utility operations using a wide variety of power; pneumatic and hand tools.

* Assists with preparing; maintaining and performing job site and work safety practices.

* Is subject to callouts to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED); have a working knowledge of how to care for; operate and use tools and equipment effectively and efficiently and have not less than two (2) years' experience in construction or maintenance work.

New hires must obtain before the end of their probationary period and incumbents must possess a valid commercial driver's license; class B and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City.

Additional certifications and licensing may be required.

Full Job Description

Laborer- Highway.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to or extension of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodations contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-###-####.

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening drug testing & background check.