Road Laborer, Laborer

Road Laborer (1 or
2) – Full-Time | Wage range: $22.00 - $26.00/hour

Berlin Township is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Road Department as a Road Laborer (Level 1 or Level
2). This position plays a key role in maintaining the safety and quality of Township roads, bridges, culverts, and facilities. The ideal candidate is motivated, team‑oriented, and capable of performing a wide variety of outdoor maintenance tasks in all weather conditions while working as a member of a designated work crew. The Road Laborer reports to the Road Superintendent or to any Board member or designee of the Board.

JOB OBJECTIVES:
Individual is responsible for performing unskilled to semi-skilled routine labor tasks for the maintenance and repair of Township roads, bridges, and culverts using a variety of hand and power tools, small machines, and light to medium equipment (Including a non-CDL snow plow truck), and any other duties as assigned by the Berlin Township Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Individual works as member of a designated work crew.

Individual reports to Road Superintendent or any Board member or designee of the Board.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with CDL endorsement and have an acceptable driving record;
• Must maintain a telephone at place of residence and be available for work on short notice and outside scheduled work hours;
• Must remain insurable under the applicable Township’s insurance policies.

• At least 2-5 years’ experience;
• High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with CDL endorsement and have an acceptable driving record;
• Must maintain a telephone at place of residence and be available for work on short notice and outside scheduled work hours;
• Must remain insurable under the applicable Township’s insurance policies.

• Operates light to medium equipment, such as power saws, weed eater, chain saws, jack hammer, compactor, etc. to perform construction, repair, and maintenance work for Township roadway and bridge systems to include loading/unloading dirt, spreading gravel, stone, mix and/or tar, establishing level and/or grade, repairing/installing culverts, digging ditches, digging footers, landscaping, back filling, signing, painting, and other similar activities;
• Performs manual labor tasks, such as washing vehicles, tractors, golf carts, gators, loading/unloading trucks, patching roads, filling potholes, cutting brush and trees, removing tree limbs and other debris from the roadway/roadside, mixing and pouring concrete, and cleaning culverts;
• Performs flagging activities to control traffic flow as directed;
• Transports tools, supplies, and materials to and from various job sites as directed;
• Performs preventive maintenance to tools and equipment to include cleaning, lubricating, adding fluids and performing routine adjustments;
• Performs general maintenance of Township buildings (i.e. painting, light replacement, fan maintenance, etc…);
• Performs ground maintenance duties to include, but not limited to, mowing grass, raking grass, leaves and other debris, and disposing of same in an environmentally acceptable manner;
• Performs general custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and/or cleaning of facilities;
• Communicates with Township officials, Township officers, Township employees, outside agencies and residents in with respect and dignity and in a professional and business-like manner;
• Works irregular hours (evenings, nights, weekends, etc.) and overtime as may be required from time to time; and
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to use the following equipment: a variety of hand and small power tools, e.g. shovel, rake, weed eater, power saw, etc., light duty vehicles (Including a non-CDL snow plow equipped truck), and other related equipment as required to complete work assignments;
• Ability to perform a variety of unskilled labor tasks relevant to construction, repair, and maintenance of Township roads, bridges and culverts.…