Highway Laborer

3 months ago


Rhinebeck, United States Village of Rhinebeck Full time

We are seeking a Laborer to join our Highway Department. Responsibilities include:
2. Perform a variety of unskilled maintenance and cleaning tasks such as repairing and moving office furniture and equipment, replacing light bulbs, washing walls, polishing floors and cleaning bathrooms;
3. Rake and shovel asphalt to patch potholes or assist in the paving of roads;
4. Load and unload trucks;
5. Manually excavate and backfill for construction and repairs;
6. Clean streets, park areas, culverts and basins;
7. Charge mixing machines with cement, sand, stone;
8. May perform a variety of groundskeeping tasks including cutting grass, trimming shrubs and trees, raking leaves, cutting brush, spading flower beds;
9. Work as helper on a snow plow or sander;
10. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sidewalks or other projects by shoveling, jack hammering, laying forms, and pouring cement;
11. Assist in cleaning sewers and catch basins and in laying pipe and building catch basins;
12. Assist in soil and rock excavation;
13. Assist with tree planting, removal and weed cutting;
14. Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings, and in bridge construction and maintenance;
15. Participate in snow and ice control activities;
16. May assist in painting signs, bridges or other structures and facilities;
17. May assist in the maintenance and repair of buildings;
18. May operate motor equipment in the performance of duties;
Must have ability to perform routine physical work; ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow oral instructions; work in a team environment and have good communication skills; willingness to work under all weather conditions; sobriety; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position..

Benefits:

- Competitive pay based on experience
- Union Membership-Health insurance
- NYS Retirement plan
- Paid time off.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person