Semi Skilled Laborer

Start your professional journey with the Department of Transportation in Potter County, where exciting opportunities await. This position offers the chance to engage with a diverse array of tools and maintenance equipment, while also performing essential labor tasks, including parts pickup and delivery, all aimed at supporting the operational needs of Potter County and its garage. Do not let this chance to pass you by, your journey to professional excellence begins here.

In this position, you will be tasked with operating a vehicle to facilitate the pickup and delivery of essential parts and inventory. Your responsibilities will include assisting yard personnel in receiving materials and maintaining the organization of stockpiled items. Additionally, you will engage in SEMP-related activities, which involve ensuring the proper containment and signage of hazardous materials. You will also help maintain records of highway materials and equipment, as well as perform various building maintenance and housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, trash removal, and grounds upkeep, including mowing, raking, landscaping, and snow removal. Furthermore, you will support garage staff with maintenance tasks and may participate in the Potter County herbicide program.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours subject to weather/seasonal change.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.