Public Works Roadcrew Member
Paradise TownshipOverview Join the public works road crew and help build, maintain, and repair the roads and infrastructure communities rely on. An experienced Public Works Crewmember will assist with facility, equipment, and road maintenance operations. The ideal candidate has a Class-A or Class-B CDL license with experience operating various heavy equipment, including but not limited to dump trucks, plows/spreaders, tractors, backhoes, loaders, chain saws, and mowers. Road, facility, and equipment maintenance knowledge is a plus. This position must work well individually and in a team environment. Overtime, odd hours, and working through hazardous weather conditions are required at times. Position Requirements: Experience, Education, Licenses/Certifications Possession of a current Class B Commercial PA Driver's License (CDL), with air brakes, or willingness to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire. Willingness to obtain a Class A Commercial PA Driver’s License, with air brakes, within one (1) year of obtaining Class B CDL. Certified Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator or willingness to obtain certification. High school diploma or GED required. Ability to pass pre-employment, random, and other drug and alcohol testing. Ability to pass, and continue to pass, a fitness for duty physical. Ability to pass Pennsylvania criminal background check. Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Must be available for emergency after-hour calls. Essential Functions: Plan and execute projects as directed by the Public Works Director or assigned supervisor. Perform inspections and manage the quality of Township roads as assigned. Investigate and correct road-related complaints as assigned and report back to the Public Works Director or Roadmaster. Attend training to stay current on regulations, applications, and methods. Align work to the Public Works timeline (week/month/annual) and adjust when necessary. Maintain thorough and accurate records of facilities, equipment, and projects. Conduct routine checks of roads, rights-of-ways, banks, gutters, trenches, and inlets. Assist with snow removal operations to include planning, monitoring, removal, and maintenance. Transport equipment and crew members to/from job sites. Respond to emergency situations. Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment. Conduct tree trimming and chipping operations. Conduct paving operations to include raking, tamping, leveling, and shoveling. Conduct crack sealing operations including air blowing cracks along with crack seal material and machine operations. Conduct pothole repair to include sweeping, shoveling, leveling, and tamping. Install sewer and stormwater systems. Conduct asphalt patching and base repair on roadways. Install and repair road assets including road signs and guide rails. Maintain roadside vegetation and keep debris from the right-of-way. Working skills in carpentry and masonry are a plus. Operate power tools and other hand tools. Account for all assigned materials, tools, and equipment. Performs general building maintenance, janitorial, grounds, weather related duties, and other facilities maintenance related duties as assigned. Performs a variety of semi-skilled plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical activities associated with the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Respond to and mark PA One Calls as directed by the Public Works Director or assigned supervisor. Assume all other duties assigned by the Public Works Director or assigned supervisor. Equipment: Operate trucks, backhoe, excavators, front-end loader, roller, tractor, man lifts, mowers, chain saws, pumps, air compressors, and all other related equipment. Conduct yearly and routine maintenance on equipment. Maintain thorough and accurate records of equipment, including description, purchase date, maintenance schedule, yearly services, repairs, and lifecycle. Account for all assigned materials, tools and equipment, and initiate procurement of new material…