The City of Portsmouth is seeking a Laborer to join our Highway Department. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, and to help the community running smoothly.
Pay rate: $22.32 - $24.61 an hour per the 1386A Salary Schedule
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week with the opportunity to be on call
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list.
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation holidays medical & dental insurance flexible spending account professional development career growth longevity incentives and more!
NATURE OF WORK
The purpose of this position is to pick up and otherwise clear refuse, garbage, vegetation and other debris in all weather conditions from curbs and roadsides and leave collection areas generally clean. Other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations are also performed. The work involves constant safety awareness, the ability to recognize and take appropriate actions regarding hazardous materials and to use hand tools.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), have a working knowledge of how to care for, operate and use tools and equipment effectively and efficiently and have not less than two years’ experience in construction or maintenance work.
New hires must obtain before the end of their probationary period and incumbents must possess a valid commercial driver’s license, class B and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City. Ability to operate a snow blower and plow with an F550 a must. Additional certifications and licensing may be required.
For full job description and to apply, please use this link: https://cop.criterionhcm.com/jobs/481/1/#1038