Seasonal Worker

TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE VACANCY

Inclusion Through Diversity

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office

125

E. Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

TITLE:

Seasonal Worker

SALARY: $18.45/hr

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time

ISSUE DATE: 08/25/26

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 09/25/26

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 09/26/26

RESIDENCY:
Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations:
The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment.

After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

Looking to kickstart your career and make a difference in your community? The Tompkins County Highway Department hires Seasonal Workers year-round to join our dedicated roadway support team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with duties like flagging, road maintenance, tree trimming, mowing, site prep, culvert cleanouts, and ditching. No CDL? No problem - it's not required to get started.

But if you're ready to grow, we offer a CDL training program to help you take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of something that keeps our roads - and your future - moving forward.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no minimum requirements to be employed in this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Class D or higher New York State Driver's License at the time of application and maintenance of such license for the duration of employment.

Tompkins County is committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

A Seasonal Worker performs routine unskilled manual labor typically consisting of flagging, pothole patching, digging, carrying, mowing, brush cutting, water sampling, seeding, mulching, assisting with surveys, etc. Seasonal Workers must possess physical endurance and a willingness to perform heavy and/or repetitive work in an outdoor work environment, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. He or she will also be required to operate a pickup truck as necessary to carry tools, supplies and co-workers to and from a work site.

The incumbent works under the constant direct supervision of a crew leader. The incumbent is required to perform any and all labor requested of him or her.

TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Illustrative Only

• Serves as a flagger in support of road repair crews;
• Assists a crew with the patching of streets and roads;
• Loads and unloads trucks containing aggregate and bituminous materials;
• Shovels, rakes and tamps gravel or asphalt in order to effect repairs to roadways and shoulders;
• Excavates and backfills for construction and repairs;
• Operates a pickup in support of project operations;
• Cleans streets, park areas, culverts, and basins;
• Mows grass, cuts brush and trees;
• May be required to clean and maintain buildings/grounds;
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings;
• Performs any and all routine labor as directed by a supervisor.

When working at Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District

• Operates a pickup in support of project operations;
• Collects water samples and other water monitoring data;
• Load and operate hydro-seeder for county hydroseeding program;
• Utilizes survey and GPS equipment to inventory and map culverts, catch basins, ditches, waterways, diversions and other conservation practices under direction of a supervisor;
• Assists with surveying projects;
• Support Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention Program by posting permit signage along treated waterways, collecting water quality samples;
• Support Agricultural Environmental Management Program by collecting/compiling field data and maps;
• May be required to clean and maintain vehicles/equipment;
• Interact with partner agencies, to every reasonable extent, in…