Public Works Department Laborer

The City of Clarksburg is now accepting resumes for labor positions in the Public Works Departments. Employees in the Public Works Department are valued as essential public servants who play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in our community. These positions offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through dedicated service and hands-on work that supports the city's infrastructure and daily operations. Job Duties and Responsibilities The job duties and responsibilities listed below are those that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of duties is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of duty does not preclude the city from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. The City Manager may modify this description as needed to meet the requirements of this position.

• Work a forty (40) hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with the opportunity of overtime after serving a probationary period.
• Perform various tasks related to operating and maintaining city streets, equipment, vehicles, facilities, and tools.
• Handle a variety of materials, conduct clean-up activities, and support the city's local festivals and parades.
• Operate snow removal vehicles and maintain city roadways and sidewalks.
• Drive and operate city vehicles and equipment, including mowing and weed-eating.
• Ability to address the general public tactfully and courteously, and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, public officials, and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors or the City Manager. Required Qualifications
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Provide proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to work in the United States legally.
• Should be willing and able to possess a valid WV Class A or B driver's license.
• Ability to drive a standard shift vehicle is preferred.
• Must be willing to provide consent for a full and limited query through the FMCSA Clearinghouse with a "driver not prohibited" status, if possessing a CDL.
• Required to pass a professionally administered pre-employment drug & alcohol test, physical, background check, and random drug screenings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of general construction, repair, and maintenance principles.
• Experience in lawncare, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, truck driving, heavy equipment operations, or mechanics experience is preferred.
• Ability to work safely and possess effective verbal communication skills.
• Able to perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time.

Physical Standards Required to

Perform Essential Job Duties:

This position is required to lift and/or move up to (50) pounds with or without assistance, push, pull, operate power tools, and other controls. Employees are regularly required to stand, sit, walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, climb, kneel, balance, squat, crawl, stretch, bend, maneuver in tight spaces, and use hands and fingers to handle equipment to perform duties. This position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical labor throughout the city in varying weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Employees will frequently be exposed to odors, fumes, toxic conditions, air contaminants, dust, grease, high levels of noise and risk of bodily injury.

Qualified candidates:

submit cover letter and resume to:

City of Clarksburg Attn:

Sherri Matheny 222 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Email to hr@cityofclarksburgwv.com Deadline to apply is May 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Clarksburg is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/D/V.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.25 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person