Laborer I

POSITION: LABORER I

DEPARTMENT: HIGHWAY

REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAY

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt/ Hired/ Hourly based on The Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement Grade/ Union/Hours: Union/Full-Time This Position will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Cumberland and the Teamsters Local 251. Hours for this position are 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Monday through Friday. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Highway Superintendent, the Laborer I shall perform a variety of manual tasks requiring physical strength and stamina, but not a high degree of manipulating skill in order to do an effective job. Work involves the use of a variety of hand tools and small powered equipment. Many work assignments are repetitive which once learned can be performed routinely. Work is usually performed as a member of the crew under the immediate direction of a superior ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laborer will work daily from the Cumberland Highway Garage. In addition, the Laborer I is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Performing a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, cuts grass, pull weeds
• Cuts, gathers and chips brush with chipping machine
• Picks up litter from roadside
• Cleans catch basins and storm drains
• Patches road surfaces, shovels patch material into potholes, rakes and smooths material, assists in snow removal operations
• Operates power mower, riding mower and other hand tools and equipment
• Performs related work as required

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must obtain a CDL Permit within 6 months of hire and a full CDL license at 12 months of hire.
• Experience in lawnmowers and grass cutting of fields and maintenance preferred
• Ability to grease and maintain equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
• Ability to learn to operate power and hand tools used in grounds maintenance activities safely and efficiently.

Please send resumes to cbeauparlant@cumberlandri.org