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CITY OF SUNBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION DESCRIPTION CLASS 3 PART-TIME PUBLIC WORKS LABORER

Department Public Works Position Title Class 3 Part-Time Public Works Laborer Reports To Public Works Assistant Supervisor Employment Status Part-Time 1. General Statement of Duties The Class 3 Part-Time Public Works Laborer performs a variety of general labor, maintenance, repair, and custodial duties associated with City streets, rights-of-way, parks, grounds, vehicles, equipment, buildings, and other municipal facilities. The employee assists with the daily operations of the Public Works Department and may be assigned to a variety of work activities based upon departmental needs, weather conditions, seasonal requirements, and operational priorities, including on-call and emergency response functions. 2. Distinguishing Features of the Position This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the employee to perform physical labor and operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, City policies, and established safety procedures. The position requires flexibility in assigned duties, work locations, skills, schedules, and operational priorities. The employee is appointed in accordance with City procedures and reports to the Public Works Assistant Supervisor or other designated supervisor. The requirements stated in this description are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and qualifications necessary to perform the position. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, where required by applicable law. 3. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs general maintenance and labor duties throughout the City's streets, parks, public grounds, facilities, and other municipal properties. Performs mowing and lawn care, including operation of lawn tractors and other applicable equipment. Performs trimming, weed-whacking, weed removal, brush removal, landscaping, and general grounds maintenance. Performs garbage and refuse collection and assists with the collection and disposal of leaves, brush, Christmas trees, and other municipal materials. Performs street sweeping, litter collection, cleaning, and general maintenance of public rights-of-way. Assists with street maintenance, including pothole patching, crack sealing, full-depth patching, and other roadway maintenance activities. Performs snow removal, snow and ice control, salting, sanding, and de-icing operations. Assists with traffic control and work-zone safety activities in accordance with established procedures. Paints, cleans, washes, and performs general maintenance of City vehicles, equipment, buildings, structures, and facilities. Assists with the maintenance and care of City parks, playgrounds, trees, lawns, landscaped areas, and other public grounds. Assists with general repairs and maintenance of departmental vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities. Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Maintains courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with coworkers, residents, public officials, contractors, and members of the public. Performs other related duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. 4. Infrastructure and Field Operations Performs Department operations including lawn care, mowing, street maintenance, snow removal, de-icing, traffic control, and related public works activities. Performs crack sealing, full-depth hot- or cold-patch repairs, pothole filling, and other roadway maintenance activities. Assists with the maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, and other City-owned grounds. Collects and disposes of garbage, refuse, leaves, brush, branches, Christmas trees, and other materials in accordance with Department procedures. Collects and removes leaves, brush, branches, Christmas trees, and other designated materials. 5. Vehicles, Equipment, and Tools Safely, lawfully, and competently operates all Department vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools for which the employee is trained and authorized. Operates weed whackers and string trimmers, lawn tractors and mowing equipment, backpack blowers, leaf collection equipment, chippers, pressure washers, shovels, brooms, rakes, power tools, City pickup trucks, T-Tag dump trucks, and other Department equipment as assigned. Performs snowplowing, de-icing, and snow-removal operations when trained and authorized. Performs routine inspection, maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, fueling, and other authorized servicing of equipment. Assists in maintaining vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus in safe, serviceable, and proper working condition and promptly reports deficiencies requiring repair or further attention. 6. Safety and Regulatory Responsibilities Follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, safety requirements, City policies, Department procedures, and manufacturer instructions applicable to assigned work. Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, and other protective equipment provided or required by the City. Identifies and reports unsafe, insecure, defective, or hazardous conditions and takes appropriate action within the scope of assigned authority. Participates in required safety training and maintains required certifications or qualifications. Successfully completes any pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required by the City and participates in random or other testing when required by applicable City policy, law, or other applicable requirements. Successfully completes any required pre-employment background check or other employment screening authorized by the City. 7. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to function safely and efficiently as a team member. Ability to read, write, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position, one of which is effectively communicating with the public. Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, if not already qualified, within ninety (90) days of employment, subject to applicable requirements. Ability to safely operate lawn tractors, pickup trucks, T-Tag dump trucks, hand tools, power tools, and other basic equipment and vehicles used by the Public Works Department within ninety (90) days of employment, as applicable to assigned duties. Ability to accurately use a measuring tape and perform basic measurements. Ability to use small tools, including power tools. Ability and willingness to maintain current knowledge of applicable technology through employer-provided training, formal classes, or other authorized instruction. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established safety procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, City officials, and members of the public. 8. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent is not required; however, obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent is encouraged. Related municipal, maintenance, construction, landscaping, or public works experience is desirable but not required. 9. Work Environment The position is performed primarily in outdoor and municipal work environments and may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, sunlight, pollen, dust, dirt, traffic, noise, and other conditions typical of public works operations. Work may occur at night and during severe weather, including blizzard-like conditions, particularly during snow and emergency operations. The position may require working in or around moving traffic; municipal maintenance garages and shops with operating equipment and elevated noise levels; areas containing hazardous or flammable materials; and confined spaces. Appropriate training, protective equipment, and procedures shall be used for the work assigned. 10. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, consistent with applicable law. Frequent use of hands and arms and frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent operation of hand-held lawn-care equipment, including weed whackers and string trimmers. Occasional walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing as required by assigned duties. Ability to lift, pull, and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds for extended periods when required by assigned duties. Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or moving of up to one hundred (100) pounds with appropriate mechanical and/or physical assistance. Ability to perform periodic heavy stretching, pulling, pushing, and related physical activities for extended periods. Vision sufficient to perform essential job functions, including close vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus. 11. Selection Guidelines Selection may include a formal application, review of education and experience, interview, reference checks, and job-related testing or demonstrations. The City may consider the applicant's qualifications, experience, certifications, ability to perform essential functions, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable requirements. 12. On-Call and Emergency Response Public Works operations require employees to be available for call-in and emergency response outside their normal work schedules. Employees are required to provide a reliable means by which their Supervisor can contact them when they are not working. Additional requirements shall be governed by applicable City policies, ordinances, and law. 13. Hours and Benefits The standard schedule is weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a one-half (½) hour unpaid meal period; however, the employee may be required to work outside normal scheduled hours or additional hours as needed. Hours may vary from zero (0) to thirty-seven (37) hours per week based upon departmental needs. Benefits, if any, are provided only in accordance with applicable City policies, ordinances, collective bargaining agreements, benefit plans, and other governing documents. No benefits are provided except as otherwise required by law or an applicable governing document. 14. Disclaimer and Conditions of Employment This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, or abilities required. The duties listed are illustrative, and the omission of a particular duty does not preclude the City from assigning work that is similar, related, or reasonably connected to the position or Department operations. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement, guarantee of employment, or contract between the City of Sunbury and any employee. The position description may be amended, updated, or revised by the City as operational needs, legal requirements, policies, procedures, or job responsibilities change. Nothing in this description creates or modifies any right, benefit, employment term, or condition not otherwise established by applicable law, ordinance, City policy, collective bargaining agreement, benefit plan, or duly authorized employment agreement. No individual City official or employee has authority to make an oral or written promise or contract of employment on behalf of the City unless such authority is expressly provided by applicable law and City action. Any employment agreement requiring City Council approval shall be subject to the required approval.

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.50 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Work Location:

In person