SKILLED LABORER-DPW

1 day ago

West Springfield, MA, United States Town of West Springfield, MA Full time
Salary: $22.43 Hourly
Location : West Springfield MA 01089, MA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 00331
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Skilled Laborer Sewer-Grade 4

Performs skilled manual work at the journeyman level in connection with public works applications, sewer and flood, and maintenance projects; does related work as required.
Examples of Duties

  • Receives work assignments from supervisor in the form of work orders, plans or verbal instructions. Determines from these orders type and amount of material required and the method to be used in accomplishing the work.
  • Operates light duty to heavy-duty equipment (depending on class of operator?s license) for snow removal
  • Paints and makes minor repairs to Public Works equipment and buildings
  • Performs tasks normally assigned to a laborer
  • Installs and maintains sewer services; performs cement work or spreads asphalt incidental to street or sidewalk construction or repairs projects
  • Installs curbing, constructs catch basins, manholes, drains or other underground structures; adjusts grade of manholes or catch basins in preparatory to street resurfacing

Qualifications
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Work requires a high school graduate or an equivalent plus two years and/or relevant experience or equivalent combination of knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of this position.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver?s license required; CDL preferred. Due to the nature of the work and possible exposure to sewage and/or human waste, the Center for Disease recommends employees should be vaccinated for Tetanus with consideration also given to the need for vaccinations for polio, typhoid fever, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill: Must have a comprehensive experience in Public Works construction or maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must have general knowledge of the methods, techniques, procedures, equipment and materials relating to various water systems construction and maintenance tasks. Must have mechanical aptitude to operate various types of equipment that would be found in flood and sewer stations as well as other public works systems.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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