The Borough of Denver is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Laborer III employee in the Department of Public Works. This is a top-level laborer position in the Department of Public Works under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing street construction and maintenance activities; snow plowing and removal; operating heavy equipment including a backhoe, dump truck, and compressor; operating, maintaining, and repairing the Borough’s public water collection, treatment, and distribution system; monitoring and repairing storm and sanitary sewer equipment and facilities; and other duties as directed.
Qualifications: Applicants shall possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing general laboring activities. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. A valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator’s license is required; a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred at the time, is required to be obtained within six (6) months of hire date and must be maintained throughout employment.
Applicants shall possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle driver’s license; a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred at the time, is required to be obtained within six (6) months of hire date and must be maintained throughout employment; a valid Class C water plant operator’s permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with Subclasses 1, 7, 8, and 12 or must obtain the certification within 24 months of employment; a Certified Pesticide Applicator – Core and Right-of-Ways, Schools, and Parks and a Certified Pesticide Applicator – Core and Swimming Pool certification or must obtain the certifications within twelve (12) months of employment; and a Sanitary Sewer Collection System certification or must obtain the certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
The position is a full-time position with an excellent fringe benefit package. Submit a cover letter and resume of work history, education, and completed Borough of Denver Application for Employment to: Michael Hession, Borough Manager/Secretary, 501 Main Street, Denver, PA 17517 or email to Mhession@denverboro.net. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are recruited, selected, hired on the basis of individual merit and ability, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Denver Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Works Department Laborer III Job Description (PDF)