Public Works Laborer

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Borough of Hatboro is a small Borough located in Montgomery County PA.  Hatboro is rich in History, having the only school located on a battlefield, home to Pennsylvania's third oldest library, a clock made by Isaiah Lukens, historic buildings and so much more.

Today, Hatboro is a vibrant, diverse town and home to approximately 7500 residents.  Borough Council, Mayor and staff strive to serve the residents of Hatboro with a responsive government in order to provide the highest quality of services to the community. 

Job Description

Borough of Hatboro Montgomery County, PA seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of full time Laborer/Driver.

The Laborer/Driver drives and operates Borough trucks and performs maintenance on Borough facilities such as parks, roads, buildings.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Drives and operates dump trucks to haul materials or to plow snow and spread cinders and salt.
  • Drive and operate trash truck along designated routes and to disposal site.
  • Operates hand tools (shovel, rake, pick, etc.) and power tools (jackhammer, chainsaw, string trimmer, asphalt tamper, lawn mower, etc.).
  • Performs street maintenance and repair; fills potholes with cold patch; prepares road base; rebuilds curbs and storm water inlets with concrete.
  • Loads and unloads materials from truck; moves office furniture and supplies.
  • Trims and removes trees and vegetation.
  • Clears debris from storm sewer inlets; removes debris from road shoulder.
  • Paints Borough buildings, structures, and equipment; paints crosswalk and stop lines on street intersections.
  • Washes trucks with water.
  • Installs and erects street signs and guard rails.
  • Responds to highway emergencies and disperses sand or absorbent materials on spills.
  • Performs work zone traffic control duties.
  • Installs plow attachment and salt spreader onto dump truck
  • Laterally move between various Public Works Divisions.
  • Able to respond during all emergencies including inclement weather and natural disasters.
  • Flexibility to assist where needed.

Qualifications

  • Minimum High School Education or the Equivalent.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a Public Works environment preferred.
  • Possess a Class B, CDL license w/ Air brake restriction removed.
  • Handle tools, vehicle controls, and construction materials continuously; stand; walk; lift and carry up to 80 lbs.; and push and pull up to 40 lbs. frequently.
  • Sit, recline, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, and perform fine manipulation occasionally.
  • Withstand exposure to weather continuously; withstand exposure to high noise levels, traffic hazards, vibration, and wet conditions (during rainy weather) frequently.

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Additional Information

The Borough of Hatboro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected class.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  If due to a disability, you need assistance or accommodation in completing the employment application or during the interviewing or screening process, please contact the Borough at 215-443-9100.  For more information about our borough, please visit https://myhatboro.org