Seasonal Laborer at City of Northampton, MA – Northampton

The Northampton Department of Public Works is seeking 4 Seasonal Laborers! Manual work assisting in the operations of DPW Forestry Parks & Cemetaries Division; all other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.

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

Knowledge; Skills; and Abilities:
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 preferred. Residency within 15 miles of the physical boundaries of the City of Northampton is desirable.

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

MISC. INFORMATION: Seasonal Laborer Assignment Term: Immediately to up to six months.