Public Works Laborer - Highway Division Job at City of Somerville, Somerville, MA

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  • City of Somerville
  • Somerville, MA

Job Description

DUTIES:

Under direction of the Highway Yard Foreman or his agents, performs miscellaneous skilled and unskilled manual duties of which the following are typical examples: digging holes, trenches and other excavations; shoveling materials and leveling areas; operating jackhammers and compaction equipment; loading and unloading materials; emptying barrels and cleaning litter and debris from streets, runways, parking lots and recreational areas; mowing grass, trimming shrubs/small trees using hand or powered equipment; removing snow/ice using manual or small powered equipment; spreading sand on icy areas; using small hand tools, i.e. shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools. Performs all other duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to receive and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisors and to give written and verbal reports to supervisors.

Must have ability to use tools of trade in a workmanlike manner.

Must possess valid Class D Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must have a safe driving record. Subject to yearly Motor Vehicle Record/Driver’s License check.

Must be in good health and capable of hard physical work in extreme weather conditions.

Must possess proven history of dependability due to nature of work.

Must pass a practical test.

Must be computer literate (knowledge and skills to use a computer, tablet, and other related technology) or willing to train on technology to be used in the performance of the job.

Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $857.29 weekly, plus benefits
Union: SMEA B
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Mandatory Requirements: This is a safety sensitive position. Must pass a driving history check and pre-employment drug screen / physical prior to employment
Date Posted: August 30th, 2024

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

  • MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
  • Completition of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

  • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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