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Village Of Suring

PUBLIC WORKS LABORER

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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.

$38,569 / year median in Wisconsin

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PUBLIC WORKS LABORER
Public Works Laborer is responsible to the Public Works Department & Village Board for the implementation and completion of the following: Knowledge/Skills to have or obtain: Minimum High School Diploma Class A or Class B CDL License (including airbrakes & Tanker endorsement) Water & wastewater treatment licenses or willing to obtain licenses required for job within two years of hire Attend classes or workshops to gain & maintain knowledge of water & wastewater treatment plants Good time management and self-motivation skills Knowledge of pumps: centrifugal, diaphragm, etc. Welding General knowledge of electrical
  • 1 phase and 3 phase Computer skills Hands-On
  • Physical Job Duties:
    Ability to be on feet 6-8 hours per day Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb, reach Ability to drive 8 hours Ability to operate foot controls on equipment Ability to shovel
  • dirt, snow, blacktop, etc. Operate grader, loader, dump/plow truck, etc. Lifting
  • 200# maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of 50# items Maintenance of village property
  • grounds and buildings, including cleaning, painting, plumbing repairs, etc.
Snow removal Street patching Lawn care and maintenance Ability to perform maintenance on heavy and light duty equipment and on heavy, medium & light duty trucks Ability to repair small engines and lawn equipment Handle & use chain saw, brush cutter, ax & other various small power or manual tools Public Works Laborer must be willing to assist the Public Works Director in the completion of the duties of day-to-day operations of the Water Plants, Wastewater Plant, Street Maintenance, & Village property maintenance. Must have the ability to work alternate weekends, with the flexibility to work in snow removal and water/sewer emergencies after regular scheduled hours. Job application is available from the Village Clerk's office at 604 E. Main Street, Suring, Wisconsin, or online. A complete application must be received for consideration. Job will be listed until position is filled.