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Village of Barboursville

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.

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Job Description

Position Information:
The Village of Barboursville is looking to hire a Laborer to perform both light and heavy manual tasks in a wide variety of maintenance work.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Performs maintenance related tasks (e.g. picking up trash and debris, cutting grass, building and equipment repair, etc.)
  • Cleans up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material
  • Handles and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
  • Inspects and fuels vehicles prior to beginning shift
  • Follows instructions from supervisors
  • Puts up warning signs (e.g. signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby
  • Reports issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Applicants must pass a drug-screening and background check before start of employment.
Education & Experience:
Applicants must provide a current resume with references.
Requirements & Skills:
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of 50-75 pounds, etc.)
  • Willing to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to safety rules
Work Environment:
This position requires working outside in all types of weather. Successful applicants must have the ability and willingness to work in adverse conditions, not just in extreme weather but in enclosed spaces as well.
Starting Salary:
$16/hour, plus employer-paid benefits for employee and dependents (health, vision, and dental). How to
Apply:
Interested parties must submit an application for employment and a resume with at least references. Qualified applicants will be hired on a rolling basis. The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general requirements of the job.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person