Public Works Laborer; part-time

Position: Public Works Laborer (part-time)
Salary: $20.82 - $25.95 Hourly
Location : Delaware, OH
Job Type: Permanent Part-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PPT/Seasonal

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development.

The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!
The Laborer position within the Public Works department is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in support of departmental operations. Work is carried out under the general supervision of the Division Supervisor and the direct oversight of lead crew members assigned to specific projects. Laborers may be temporarily assigned to any division within the department to provide coverage during employee absences or periods of increased workload.

Successful candidates should demonstrate a general mechanical aptitude and possess the physical stamina and mental focus required to perform manual labor in varying conditions.

Essential Functions: For purposes of 42 USC 12101

Participate in yard waste, refuse, and recycling collection operations

Assist with flagging traffic for work zone safety

Support concrete and asphalt placement activities

Perform signage, guardrail, and pavement marking applications and maintenance

Conduct field data collection tasks

Carry out general vehicle and equipment cleaning and maintenance

Assist with shop organization and cleanup

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge

• Basic math (ex: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers)
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation
• Standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices

Skills

• Use of equipment, machinery and hand/power tools

Abilities

• Follow written and oral instructions and to communicate effectively
• Understand simple roadmaps and city boundaries
• Operate hand/power tools and equipment in the performance of manual labor
• Operate a motor vehicle and related equipment in a skilled and safe manner and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations
• Perform work in a safe manner
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow City staff, associates, contractors and the general public
• Perform relatively heavy manual work for extended periods of time, and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The primary duties of this position include manual labor performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions, vehicular traffic, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment, hazardous chemicals and materials.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including back-up alarms.

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of hand and power tools and to make adjustments to equipment.

Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds for varying distances.

Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, frequently in varying temperatures.

Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to varying temperatures; i.e. prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months and cold/wind/dampness exposure during winter months.

Training, Experience, and Qualifications

Minimum of 18 years of age at time of appointment

Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information / Special Requirements

The regular workweek for this part-time position will be up to 30 hours per week. This position is part of the Part Time, Intermittent and Seasonal Pay Plan. Details about the compensation and benefits for this position can be found in the agreement by .

The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be…