The City of Farrell is currently seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Laborer.  This employee performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the areas of maintenance labor. Duties include cutting grass, trimming grass, loading and unloading dirt, gravel, trash and other debris, including collection and disposal of refuse. The employee is under the immediate supervision of the Public Works Director or his assignee. Instructions to the employee vary from detailed and specific to generally specific. The employee will be required to perform any other tasks as may be required to accomplish the essential functions of the position. The employee in this position is seasonal and is limited to 1000 hours per calendar year. This is a part-time job, about 20 - 40 hours per week. 

Further details of this job description including rate of pay etc. are available as follows:

SUMMARY

This employee performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the areas of maintenance labor. Duties include cutting grass, trimming grass, loading and unloading dirt, gravel, trash and other debris, including collection and disposal of refuse. The employee is under the immediate supervision of the Public Works Director or his assignee. Instructions to the employee vary from detailed and specific to generally specific. The employee will be required to perform any other tasks as may be required to accomplish the essential functions of the position as set out herein. The employee in this position is seasonal and is limited to 1000 hours per calendar year.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance and construction work

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Ability to carry out oral or written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and members of the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Performs a variety of general labor duties such as mowing, weed spraying, brush and weed trimming, and general maintenance.

• Removes debris from rights-of-ways. Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash, refuse and other debris.

• Operates mowing machines and other small machinery.

• Must perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under some unfavorable climatic conditions, frequently lifting objects over 50 lbs.

• Assists skilled laborers in the performance of their duties. Cleans equipment and tools.

• Performs routine maintenance on machinery and tools.

• Operates a tractor and other light mowing equipment.

• Performs related work as required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 18 to apply

• Valid PA operator’s license

• Must pass mandatory drug screen and a background check

Qualified applicants click apply now. Your resume will be reviewed and you will be contacted if under further consideration. No applications will be accepted at the City Building. The City of Farrell provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.