Public Works Department Seeks Employees

Posted on November 21, 2023
Public Works Department Seeks Employees

Fort Wright Public Works Department Seeks Full-time Permanent and Temporary Seasonal Employees 

FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT - The City of Fort Wright is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Full-Time Public Works Laborer. The individual in this position will be responsible for duties that range from manual labor to skilled tasks and will report directly to the Public Works Director.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated proficiency in the operation of power tools & heavy machinery, and excellent customer service abilities. He or she must also be able to bend, lift and move items in excess of 50 pounds several times a day, work outside in adverse weather conditions, and work some weekends and on-call. This individual will also be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, the maintenance, repair, and construction of city streets, sidewalks, public buildings & property, city vehicles; mowing of public rights of ways and public property; installation of traffic signs; plowing and salting city streets; litter abatement; the maintenance and upkeep of various parks & the South Hills Civic Center; oversee work release program participants; and other duties as assigned. 

The successful candidate should possess minimally - a High School Diploma or equivalency, supplemented by previous work experience; a valid driver’s license; a valid Commercial Driver’s License (preferred but not required); and a demonstrated proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment and power tools. 

Salary Range (DOQ) is $43,938.20 to $59,092.00, plus occasional overtime. Excellent benefit package provided, which currently includes the following:

  • Employer provided Medical w HSA, Dental, and Vision Package or Health Insurance Waiver Incentive
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Uniforms Provided.
  • On-site Fitness Facility
  • Longevity Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Cellular Phone Stipend
  • Life Insurance Benefits
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Lower .99% Payroll Tax Rate
  • Social Security Tax Exempt
  • KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement

Applications are available here and should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Public Works Dept, Attn: Jeff Bethell, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT - The City of Fort Wright, KY, is seeking a dynamic, highly self-motivated individual for the position of Temporary Seasonal Public Works Laborer. The position reports directly to the Public Works Director and is responsible for a variety of manual labor related work (with a primary focus on snow/ice removal and litter abatement on public properties and public rights-of-way).

The successful candidate should possess minimally - a High School Diploma or equivalency, supplemented by previous work experience; a valid driver’s license; a demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of equipment, and an ability to render high quality service to our residents.

Hourly Rate of Pay (DOQ): $21.12 to $28.41 – November/December 2023 through April/May 2024.

Applications are available here and should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Public Works Dept, Attn: Jeff Bethell, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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