Job Details
Position Type:
Town of Mansfield/Laborer
Date Posted:
5/16/2024
Location:
Mansfield Public Works GarageTOWN OF MANSFIELD
Position Announcement
Laborer - Public Works
The Opportunity
The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut (www.mansfieldct.gov) is seeking two laborers for its Public Works Department. Laborers work in the roads division and/or the grounds division. Roads division duties include but are not limited to working on a drainage crew installing catch basin and stormwater pipes, patching potholes, cleaning catch basins, traffic control, and removing snow. Grounds division duties include but are not limited to maintaining athletic fields, flowerbeds, trails and mowing grass, and other tasks as assigned.
About Us
The Town of Mansfield's Department of Public Works provides services for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town's fleet and infrastructure such as roads; sidewalks; bridges; solid waste facilities; park and recreation areas; athletic fields; sewers and sewer pump stations; and vehicles and equipment. The following departments, divisions, and programs are reflected under Public Works: Engineering Division which includes sewers; Operations Division which includes equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, road maintenance, transfer station and tree warden; Solid Waste Division which includes trash and recycling contracted services.
Mansfield, with a population of approximately 26,000, is located in the Northeastern portion of the state, better known as Connecticut's Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Home to the University of Connecticut, Mansfield offers the unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org), suburban, and rural living in a university setting. Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, as well as an abundance of natural resources ideal for activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Mansfield is a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town.
Work Schedule & Location
These positions are normally scheduled 40 hours per week. The selected candidates will normally work 6:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Selected candidates must also be available to respond to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays due to inclement weather events and other exigent circumstances.
The reporting location is the Town of Mansfield Public Works Garage, 230 Clover Mill Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.
Compensation
The hourly range is $26.71-$29.87. The Town of Mansfield provides an extremely competitive benefits package. Mansfield participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS), a defined pension plan, a variety of other benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, and paid leave.
Training and Experience
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license; a CDL A or B is preferred. Previous grounds and/or road maintenance experience preferred. Must be willing to work outside in varying conditions. Pursuant to federal regulations, selected candidates with a CDL license will be subject to our drug and alcohol testing program.
How to Apply
The position is open until filled. Candidates may apply at: The preferred candidates will be subject to a background check, including a motor vehicle check and a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screen.
The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and welcoming in its workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.