The Town of Ossining is seeking a seasonal laborer for the Highway Department!
Applications are available online. Interested candidates should submit a pdf Employment Application (199 KB) by email to Martha C. Quituisaca () or in person at 16 Croton Avenue by 4:30 PM on Friday, April 5, 2024.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Town’s Highway Superintendent and Foreman, and may perform tasks including, but not limited to:
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
- Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and repair assignments;
- Loads and unloads materials, and equipment from trucks;
- Receives and/or moves supplies, equipment, and furniture;
- Cleans and operates equipment supplies and instruments in accordance with defined procedures;
- Power jets sewers and cleans manholes and catch basins;
- Digs and refills trenches for water lines;
- Rakes leaves and hauls away rubbish;
- Does rough cement finishing, rakes asphalt, sets forms for asphalt, does rough grading and otherwise assists in street maintenance activities;
Assists in the painting and erection of street signs; - Assists in painting lines on highway;
- Cuts grass by hand or with motor driven mowing machines and cuts up trees that have been felled;
- May perform other incidental tasks as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Ability to follow oral instructions; ability to get along well with others; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; industrious in work performance; physical strength and agility; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Valid NYS Driver’s License and/or CDL preferred.
This posting is for a seasonal position (40 hours per week for 12 weeks, spring and/or fall season)
Starting hourly rate: $17/hour
The Town of Ossining is an equal opportunity employer.
