Wanted: Qualified Applicants for the Full-time Public Works Operator Position
Deadline to Apply: April 7, 2023
Penn Township is seeking qualified applicants for this position. It is year-round, 40 hours per week job. The Public Works Department typically works 4, 10-hour days a week, Monday through Thursday during daylight savings time. The position provides year round employment, an excellent benefit package, and a competitive starting pay rate based upon the applicant’s skills and knowledge.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the construction and general maintenance of the Township roads, parks and properties. The position requires the operation of heavy equipment as well as a variety of hand and power tools. The employee must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and interact with the public in a professional manner.
The employee should have a minimum of five years’ experience in Public Works or a construction related field. A current Class A or B CDL or the ability to attain is required for this position. Experience with performing maintenance on vehicles and small, motorized equipment is preferred. The employee must be available for on call work, primarily during winter months as evening and weekend hours will be occasionally required. Submit a completed job application.
Successful applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid PA Driver’s License and the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, PA State Police Criminal Background Check as well as a PA Department of Motor Vehicle Records Check. Qualified applicants are invited to submit an application for employment to the Penn Township Office, 97 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2023. Penn Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join our service-driven department with strong teamwork.
Mark Hiester, Manager
Daryl Lefever, Public Works Director
97 N Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
Ph: 717-665-4508