JOB OPENING

Walker Township is Accepting Applications for Township Roadcrew / Maintenance Laborer

• This is a full-time position
• Starting salary of $15.00 per hour
• Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shift, 40 hours per week
• Work will be in-person
• Township benefits: paid time off, retirement plan (SIMIPLE IRA program), reimbursement up to $350/month for insurance of your choice, short-term/long-term options, and life insurance Job Overview Join our team as a Township Roadcrew / Maintenance Laborer and play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving the essential infrastructure that keeps our community running smoothly.

This energetic, outdoor-focused position is perfect for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in keeping public spaces clean and safe, and wants to make a visible impact every day. As a Roadcrew / Maintenance Laborer, you will perform a variety of manual tasks that support the upkeep of roads, parks, and public areas throughout Walker Township. Work is performed in all weather conditions and involves heavy physical labor. You will receive direct, immediate supervision and will also provide assistance to the Walker Township Municipal Authority as needed. Your efforts will help ensure that residents and visitors experience a well-maintained, welcoming environment across our community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Township Roadcrew / Maintenance Laborer (full-time)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load & unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Set out cones and barricades for work done near roadways.
• Flag traffic
• flagger's training certification
• Use pick, shovel, and other tools in water, wastewater and roadway system maintenance.
• Assist more skilled workers as trade helper.
• Lift, move, and store equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Clean shop and garage as needed.
• Maintain supplies and materials for the shop and garage.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, lawn restoration, cutting of grass, and handyman knowledge (basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing).
• Assist in the keeping of inventory/logs records.
• Assist in any necessary road system maintenance and repairs, including surfacing, drainage, grading, ditch concerns, signs, reflectors, construction, and safety markings.
• Snow plowing, driving in extreme weather conditions.
• Learn and adapt to operating any and all Township and/or Authority equipment.
• Attend training classes.
• Maintain daily communications with Road Master, Authority's Water operator, and Board of Supervisors.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Assist in the management of the Township's On-lot Sewage Management Program (Act 537 plan) as needed.
• Recognize, analyze and react to day-to-day situation with discretion and judgment, and confer with supervisors.
• Maintaining and updating of all reports/logs in accordance with Township's policies.
• Provide residents with information as requested.
• Assist Municipal Authority staff as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Core Competencies
• see below

Qualifications:

• Current CDL Class B license required with airbrake endorsement is preferred.
• Flagger's training certification is preferred.
• Ability to do heavy manual labor under varied working conditions.
• Ability to assist more skilled workers as assigned.
• Ability to read simple instructions and keep simple records.
• Ability to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Ability to work with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public without any political affiliations.
• Ability to deal with the public and township employees tactfully, with courtesy, and with efficiency.
• Knowledge of the Second-Class Township Code and ability to interpret laws within the Code.
• Ability to organize and administrate work schedule efficiently and carry out duties with limited supervision.
• Ability to recognize appropriate information critical to be passed onto the Board of Supervisors in a timely manner on all Township business.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate as an integral member of management.

Core Competencies:

(required of all employees)

• Continual Learning
• Grasps the essence of new information. Pursues self-development. Masters new technical and business knowledge. Seeks feedback from others and opportunities to master knowledge.
• Integrity/Honesty
• Behaves in a fair and ethical manner towards others and demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to service. Instills mutual trust and confidence.
• Team Skills
• Ability to work with others and share the load. Cooperative and team-oriented. Ability to share knowledge, adapt to change, and commit to Walker Township's mission/goals. Sensitive to the needs of others. A pleasure to work with.
• Customer Service
• Readily adjusts priorities to respond to changing customer demands. Anticipates and meets the needs of customers.
• Responsiveness
• Modifies behavior in accordance with supervisor's constructive comments and advice. Open to alternative suggestions. Approachable.
• Judgment/Problem-Solving/Decision Making
• The ability to assess a situation, develop alternative solutions, decide the proper course of action to achieve effectiveness, and prioritize work.
• Dependable
• Conscientious concerning absences, tardiness, and handling daily work flow.
• Communication
• Listens, speaks, and writes effectively and clarifies information as needed. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Safety
• Consistently maintains safe work environment.

Strives to comply with all safety rules.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Prior experience with basic automotive and residential construction knowledge skills, heavy equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical is preferred.
• Position is full-time with a forty (40) hour work week.

In addition, attendance may be required at the monthly evening meeting of the Board of Supervisors. This position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to community development while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We value energetic team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves and help keep our township vibrant and well-maintained!

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off

Work Location:

In person