Seasonal Laborer

• Four (4) Seasonal Open Positions
• In the Streets, Sewer, and Forestry, Parks & Cemeteries Divisions
• Seasonal Approximate Dates:
  November 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027;
  Up to six months.
• Full-time: 40 Hours per week
• Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.
  
  -3:00 p.m.
• Hourly Rate: $19.00

Manual work assisting in the operations of Department of Public Works projects; all other related work as required.

May perform some or all of the following General Functions, as well as the function specific to the departments to which assigned.

Mows grass; trims shrubs; rakes and seeds. Perform minor maintenance on equipment used (greasing, changing oil, spark plugs, and filters). Plows roads and sidewalks using light trucks, tracked vehicle, and shovels. May be assigned to other DPW divisions on an as-needed basis or in an emergency.

High school diploma or equivalency; any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the work performed. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to operate power hand tools, such as power lawn mowers, tampers, jackhammers, and similar equipment. Massachusetts Class D Driver's license required. CDL experience preferred.

Residency within 15 miles of the physical boundaries of the City of Northampton is desirable.

Moderate to strenuous physical effort generally required. Eyesight and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges".

There are no benefits with temporary seasonal laborer positions.

~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~