Public Works Crew Member Position Available In McKean, Pennsylvania

Public Works Crew Member Port Allegany Borough 45 West Maple Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743

SUMMARY :

Performs general labor functions, frequently of a repetitive nature. The duties require physical exertion and the ability to perform heavy physical labor efficiently. Work involves the ability to use manual tools on routine tasks. The duties range over a wide variety of municipal activities; including, but not limited to – construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, rights-of-way, water & sewer infrastructure, and Borough facilities; as well as equipment operation, landscaping, debris removal, winter maintenance of roads and sidewalks, and assisting in other Public Works duties. Work is performed in all weather conditions during regularly scheduled hours, but may involve additional hours as needed due to emergency situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily tasks assigned by the Public Works Crew Leader and/or Borough Manager
• Must be able to work in an environment that may contain dirt, dust, noise, unpleasant fumes/odors, vibration, poor lighting, confined spaces, allergens, extreme heat, extreme cold, chemical fumes and exposure, wetness and/or humidity
• Perform winter maintenance of streets & sidewalks (plowing, salting, shoveling, etc.)
• Operate hand tools such as shovels, power tools, chainsaw, weed whacker, and road saw
• Operate Borough equipment such as Kubota lawn tractor, dump truck, backhoe, street sweeper and mini-excavator
• Assist the Head Water and/or Head Sewer Operator with daily testing and sampling as required by PADEP
• Assist in maintenance, repair, and installation of the water and/or sewer infrastructure
• Meter reading & trouble shooting, -water shut-offs
• Perform street repair and maintenance including, but not limited to, repairing manholes and sidewalks, fixing/installing signs, trimming trees, ditch mowing, line striping, and maintenance of culverts, catch basins and stormwater retention systems
• Use mowers, cutters, edgers and other necessary equipment to perform landscaping, grass mowing and related grounds maintenance
• Maintenance & repair of tools and equipment
• Required On-Call status (every 3rd week)
• Weekend Duty on a rotating basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience plowing snow
• Heavy equipment experience
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing
• Must be able to comprehend and respond to oral and written instructions
• Must be willing to update skills and learn new skills as necessary
• Must be able to work well with a team and independently
• Must be able to communicate with contractors and residents politely and professionally
• Must be organized and able to multitask Resumes will be accepted until July 11, 2025 and shall be sent to the Borough Office at 45 W.

Maple Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743 or emailed to manager@portalleganypa.org. Port Allegany Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.97 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Overtime Rotating weekends

Work Location:

In person