Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Road Construction

Laborer Public Works

The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut has an immediate laborer opening for its grounds division with the Public Works Department. If assigned to grounds, this position performs responsible semiskilled landscaping and grounds maintenance work to support the town and school grounds, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, open space, trails, walkways/multi-use paths, and roads. Laborers occasionally operate non-specialized equipment in connection with manual tasks as well as related work as required.

Laborers can also be assigned to the Town's roads or tree divisions of public works, as needed. If assigned to a roads crew, this position performs responsible semiskilled work in support of maintaining the Town's roadway network through the installation, construction, and repair of drainage structures, roadside mowing, and pothole patching. If assigned to the tree crew, this position will assist with tree removal, directing traffic, managing limb removal and placing cut wood in the grapple truck for removal from the site.

The Town of Mansfield's Department of Public Works provides services for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town's fleet and infrastructure such as roads; sidewalks; bridges; solid waste facilities; park and recreation areas; athletic fields; sewers and sewer pump stations; and vehicles and equipment.

Work Schedule & Location Laborers are normally scheduled 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will normally work 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. The selected candidate must also be available to respond to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays due to inclement weather events and other exigent circumstances. The reporting location is the Town of Mansfield Public Works Garage, 230 Clover Mill Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.

Compensation The hourly range is $29.21-$32.68. The Town of Mansfield provides an extremely competitive benefits package. Mansfield participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS) - a defined benefit pension plan, a variety of other benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, and paid leave.

Training and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade and some experience in general labor, construction, roads and grounds maintenance. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut. Possession of a CDL preferred.