Public Works Laborer

The City of Rich Hill is currently accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Laborer for the maintenance of the parks, cemetery, and streets.

The applicants must be able to operate light and heavy equipment, perform manual labor associated with the job requirements and other job functions as required. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate backhoe, skid steer, bucket truck, chipper truck, dump truck and other equipment as required
  • Push snow with blade on streets in inclement weather
  • Minor maintenance at City Hall, the parks and animal shelter
  • Preparation and duties at the 4th of July Celebration
  • Must be able to bend, squat, twist, kneel and reach both to ground level and overhead; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work effectively with supervisors, employees and the public
  • Subject to call out on emergencies as needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Qualifications include US Citizen, High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; ability to pass background check, drug screening test and have a valid Missouri Driver’s License. A CDL driver’s license is preferred but not required. Pay will depend on qualifications and experience. Applications can be found at www.richhillmo.com or at City Hall, 120 N. 7th Rich Hill, Mo. EOE