Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

Sewer, Water and Drain

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Dig holes, trenches and other excavations.

* Shovel materials and leveling areas.

* Cleaning out sewers and catch basins.

* Loading and unloading supplies, moving furniture, cleaning litter and debris from streets, runways, and parking lots.

* Assist in placing and holding heavy items in place.

* Mowing grass using hand or powered equipment, trimming shrubs and lower parts of trees along sidewalks and highways.

* Removing snow and ice using manual or small powered equipment, spreading sand on icy areas.

* Perform laboring duties for skilled craftsmen but not as a helper or apprentice nor for the purpose of learning the trade.

* Use standard hand tools, i.e., shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

* High school diploma or equivalency

* Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Salary

Start $952 Step 30 $ 1,143

Applying for the Position

To apply for the position, please visit the Submitting an Application for Employment Page. On the page you will find the City of Quincy Employment Application as well as directions on how to submit the application both via mail and electronically.

Published:
May 18, 2026 at 09:35:11 AM