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Town of West Springfield Skilled Laborer-DPW in West Springfield, Massachusetts

SKILLED LABORER-DPW SKILLED LABORER GRADE 4 \$21.98/hr (without CDL License) \$23.99/hr (with CDL License) Performs skilled manual work at the journeyman level in connection with public works applications and maintenance projects; does related work as required. Examples of Duties GENERAL DUTIES Operates light duty to heavy-duty equipment (depending on class of operator?s license) for snow removal Paints and makes minor repairs to Public Works equipment and buildings Performs tasks normally assigned to a laborer or skilled laborer OPERATIONS Installs and maintains Public Works utility services; performs cement work or spreads asphalt incidental to street or sidewalk construction or repairs projects Installs curbing, constructs catch basins, manholes, drains or other underground structures; adjusts grade of manholes or catch basins in preparatory to street resurfacing Qualifications Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Work requires a high school graduate or an equivalent plus two years\' relevant experience or equivalent combination of knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of this position. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver\'s license required; CDL preferred. Due to the nature of the work and possible exposure to sewage and/or human waste , the Center for Disease recommends employees should be vaccinated for Tetanus with consideration also given to the need for vaccinations for polio, typhoid fever, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill: Must have a comprehensive experience in Public Works construction or maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must have general knowledge of the methods, techniques, procedures, equipment and materials relating to various water systems construction and maintenance tasks. Must have mechanical aptitude to operate various types of equipment that would be found in flood and sewer stations as well as other public works systems. Supplemental Information Physical Requirements The requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position\'s primary function.

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