Warren Township is seeking a motivated equipment operator/laborer.

Warren Township is hiring an Equipment Operator/Laborer. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team.

DESCRIPTION: This is a part-time, as needed, skilled maintenance position with the Township. The employee performs a variety of tasks related to the Township infrastructure and buildings involving the operation of Township vehicles, equipment and manual labor.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY: – The employee reports and receives work assignments from the Township Roadmaster as needed.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Equipment:

            drives trucks

            snow removal

            operates minor equipment

Infrastructure:

            paves/patches roads

            installs signs

            mowing/brush clearing

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Make minor repairs to equipment.

            Change tires.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: – The employee must be able to see, hear, walk, stand, squat, shovel, rake, move 50 pounds from one location to another, climb stairs and ladders, climb in and out of ditches, manholes, inlets, etc. The employee works outside daily and is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, grease, oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, sewage, fumes, water, cold, heat, snow and rain. in addition, the employee must be able to drive all township trucks and operate the following equipment: backhoe, roller, mowing tractors, chain saws, pumps and air compressors.  The employee must be able to use a pipe laser, transit or level, a ruler or other measuring equipment and basic hand tools.

MENTAL DEMANDS: – The employee must be able to read and write at a high school level, reason and solve problems. The employee interacts with residents frequently and is often in the public eye and must act accordingly.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: – The employee should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months experience, in a construction or public works job entailing duties similar to those required for this position. In addition, the employee should have a basic knowledge of construction practices, mechanics, confined spaces and trench work.

SKILLS – The employee must be able to drive all township trucks and operate all township public works equipment.

REQUIRED LICENSES: – PA driver’s license or equivalent.

Interested parties can submit their resume to twp.warren.pa.us@outlook.com