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Summer Job Opening: DPW Crew

March 18, 2022 by in Jobs

The Village of Canastota has seasonal openings for part-time laborers to work with the Department of Public Works this summer.

Pay is $14.25 per hour. Anyone who is interested can call the village office at (315) 697-7559 or email village@canastota.com. Additional details are listed below.

LABORER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks.  Laborers usually work under continuing, direct supervision or their activities are subject to frequent inspection.  The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Assists in the maintenance or construction of roads, streets, utility and drainage systems by digging and backfilling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel;
  • Assists in preparation, laying out and maintenance of athletic fields and areas designated for beautification by clearing, grading, reseeding, weeding and lining;
  • Operates power driven tools and equipment such as saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps and mowers;
  • Uses hand tools such as shovels, scythes, forks and rakes in grounds maintenance and beautification work;
  • In the Highway Department, may perform work on any crew including maintenance, construction, paving or tree trimming;
  • Loads and unloads trucks and stacks materials and supplies;
  • May act as flagperson on highway jobs, directs trucks at loading and unloading sites;
  • May act as a gate attendant at the County landfill and transfer stations;
  • Assists in erecting or assembling snow fences, barricades, picnic tables and recreation equipment;
  • Performs general clean-up work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, and weeds, shoveling snow, and assisting in collection of rubbish and litter from public lands and facilities;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Willingness to perform routine manual tasks; ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow simple oral or written instructions; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; sobriety; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  None are required, but some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.

NOTE:  If the position involves the operation of a pickup truck, an appropriate Motor Vehicle Operator’s license issued by the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of appointment.

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