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Laborer – Highways

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Public Works
Job Category
Buildings and Grounds
Public Works and Infrastructure
Location Category
Suburbs - South
Location
Concord District
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
Starting $41,217 Annually
Changed

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

VACANCY NOTICE

Laborer – Highways – Position #5726 – Temporary

Concord District Mon-Fri 7am-3pm

Starting Annual Salary:  $ 41,217 (Job Grade 3 – AFSCME Pks/Hwys)

The Erie County Department of Public Works Highways division** is seeking an individual for work which involves performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of County highways. Under the direct supervision of an employee of higher rank, the incumbent performs routine work requiring physical strength, endurance and a willingness to perform heavy work. Does related work as required.

  • Assists with the loading and unloading of trucks including gravel, sand, stone, building materials, and supplies
  • Assists with road building and paving such as patching of roads, spreading tar, resurfacing, shoulder leveling, laying of tile, and ditch digging;
  • Performs concrete and cement duties such as building forms, concrete posts, walks and supports
  • Assists with snow removal and plowing, sanding and salting of roads, erection and removal of snow fences
  • Assists with general road maintenance such as cleaning and brooming of highways, picking up trash, patrolling for safety of traffic, indexing and marking of roads, cutting grass, erecting signs, trimming trees and bushes
  • Assists in general motor equipment maintenance and repair, painting signs, welding and construction work
  • Assists with the construction and repair of bridges and other iron work
  • Operates trucks or motorized equipment, and chain saws and pavement breakers (Pneumatic drills)

** A criminal background investigation will be conducted on applicants prior to hire. **

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, and be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application by May 16, 2025 to:

Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk

95 Franklin Street, Room 604

Buffalo, NY 14202

Tina.Bakowski@erie.gov

Only those whose applications/resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.