P-, Laborer, Limited -Department of Public Works-Highway

P-21-26, Laborer, Limited
-Department of Public Works-Highway

Job Type: Limited Union

Posting Dates: 02/10/2026 – 02/24/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under general direction and supervision of a foreperson or up‑line personnel, performs manual work doing a variety of semi‑skilled tasks, not of a journeyperson level; performs routine custodial work and general janitorial duties as assigned; and related work as required.

This posting is first shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

• Performs a variety of duties requiring manual skills or special knowledge acquired on the job.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks, not of a journeyperson level, including, but not limited to, rough carpentry work, painting, laying out water pipes and hydrants and drilling rocks.
• Performs routine custodial work and janitorial duties as directed including, but not limited to, general cleaning of areas assigned, moving furniture and/or equipment, making minor repairs, cleaning sidewalks of debris and snow/ice.
• Assists foreman of a crew for a specific task such as making a highway patch or removing snow.
• Performs skilled work and other related duties as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state vehicle operator’s license. Must also attain a CDL permit within six (6) months in position and must attain CDL with air brakes endorsement within nine (9) months in position, except in cases in which a bona fide physical limitation prevents attainment of such CDL permit and/or CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Successful completion of Confined Space certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to keep routine records.
• Experience in performing light and heavy manual labor and in using hand tools; ability to conduct preventative maintenance, not requiring licensing.
• Knowledge of simple building maintenance, cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to provide customer service to the public professionally.

The term “limited” means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.