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Town of Wrentham

Laborer/Light Equipment Operator

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$50,946 / year median in Massachusetts

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Laborer/Light Equipment Operator Town of Wrentham Wrentham, MA Job Details Full-time $26.95
  • $28.
59 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Commercial truck driving High school diploma or GED Performing background checks Construction experience Highway maintenance Full Job Description Due to a recent retirement, the Town of Wrentham is seeking a qualified Laborer or Light Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works to perform manual and skilled labor in the operation of construction maintenance and repair of the town's public ways, parks and cemeteries. Duties include but are not limited to : Operate various vehicles and equipment such as, trucks, tractors, street sweepers, small rollers, compactors, motor vehicles, snow plows, sanders, chains saws, mowers, power saws, brush cutters, leaf blowers and collectors, paint machines, compressors, snow blowers, etc. Under supervisor direction, maintains grounds along public ways including trees, lawns, center strips, traffic islands, drainage structures and appurtenances, retention walls, curbing berm, waterways, etc. Maintains roads, streets, sidewalks, drainage structures and parking areas. Performs light maintenance and servicing of equipment. Participate in all snow and ice activities. May assist with digging, preparing graves and maintaining cemetery grounds. All other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience :
High School Diploma, and one to three years of job related experience. The ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with all applicable endorsements and a 2B Hoisting License within probationary period is required. Ability to successfully pass Town of Wrentham background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. The entry level position is called a Laborer. If candidate has required licenses, they would be hired as a Light Equipment Operator. Once required licenses are obtained, laborer would automatically move up to the Light Equipment Operator position.
Salary:
Full-time, Benefit eligible, Union position. Full salary range for Laborer (without required licenses) position is $24.77
  • $32.32 with anticipated hiring hourly range of $24.77
  • 26.28. If/when all licenses are obtained ( Light Equipment Operator ), the anticipated hiring range is $26.95
  • 28.59 with a full salary range of $26.95
  • 35.
10. Great benefits including a 4-day summer schedule !
Pay:
$26.95
  • $28.
59 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness program
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance