Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

LABORER

Position Type:

Outside Workers

Date Posted:

6/30/2026

Location:

Public Works

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Wed.

- July 22, 2026.

Only those applicants that possess a valid CT Commercial Driver's License with a minimum Sub-Classification "B" or "A" will be reviewed for the position.

LABORER

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

SUMMARY:

Performs general unskilled manual work. Duties include cleaning various types of structures, buildings and grounds; loading and unloading of material and heavy mechanical equipment. Maintain landscape elements. Assist skilled laborers with a wide range of duties, and mixes and stirs concrete. Performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance and construction of streets, transfer stations and related structures.

Use of various hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake, broom, and light power equipment, etc. Expected to be available for winter operations and general storm operations utilizing a commercial driver license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work in all elements of weather. Work involves but not limited to stooping, bending, climbing, lifting that includes heavy articles, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires High School graduate or GED with sufficient knowledge and experience in areas of need. Requires Valid Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) that includes the minimum Sub-Classification "B" and valid CDL Medical Card. Requires effective communication skills and ability to understand and carry out simple oral instructions. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and perform strenuous activities.

BENEFITS include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off (personal days, perfect attendance days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 13 full day & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (medical, dental, vision care, prescriptions, life, and short-term disability).

WAGES:
Starting at $26.79/hr increases at 6 months to $28.39/hr., increases at 1 year to $29.23/hr.

SUBMIT COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION TO:

www.bristolct.gov

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