TRANSPORTATION LABORER (FT)
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Upper Merion Township, located in King of Prussia, PA, is looking for a highly motivated Transportation Laborer who will report directly to the Transportation Supervisor and be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on streets, buildings, and equipment. The work of the Transportation Laborer will involve heavy physical exertion and require the proper and safe use of equipment.If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. The Transportation Laborer will be responsible for (including, but not limited to): Operates hand tools (shovel, rake, tamper, sledgehammer, broom, etc.) and power tools.Performs street maintenance and repair; fills potholes; prepares road base and resurfaces streets with asphalt; rebuilds curbs, manhole covers, and stormwater inlets with concrete and brick; removes debris from the road shoulder.Loads and unloads materials from the truck.Performs leaf collection from Township Parks and Properties.Trims and removes trees and vegetation. Mows grass along roads on Township properties.Paints Township buildings, structures, equipment, crosswalks, and stop lines on streets.Responds to highway emergencies and disperses sand or absorbent materials on spills.Drives and operates dump trucks to haul materials or to plow snow and spread salt.Installs plow attachment and salt spreader on dump truck; participates in snow removal as needed.Works with moving machinery, works around slippery and/or uneven surfaces, unprotected heights, sharp edges, hot surfaces, dusty conditions, and confined spaces.Withstands exposure to weather, high noise levels, vibration, and wet conditions frequently.Maintains and cleans storm sewer inlets. Installs storm drains. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Prior experience in driving trucks is preferred.A Valid PA Class B Driver's License within six (6) months. How to Apply: For immediate consideration, applicants should submit: A completed job application )Application-UMT-Employment-REV-Jan-2024.pdf (umtownship.org);A cover letter; and A Kindly submit the application, cover letter, and resume by email to ...@umtownship.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE