City of Newport Rhode Island Career Opportunity Position Title LABORER Posting Date Thursday June 18 2026 Closing Date Monday July 6 2026 Department s Utilities Water & WPC and Public Services Brief Job Description essential functions of the job • Operates department equipment and vehicles such as a lawn mower and hand tools in the completion of a wide range parks projects such as tree trimming brush cutting grass mowing planting of trees field maintenance construction and installation of fences digging holes etc. • Uses a variety of hand tools to dig ditches and trenches patch roadways collect trash and perform public works related tasks around gas pipes trees wires cars and personal property and fellow workers. • Attends training sessions as required to mai ntain abreast of updates or changes in occupational safety requirements. • Participates in the Citys ice and snow removal program. • Treats ponds with copper sulfate to remove algae Utilities Dpt. Only Minimum Entrance Qualifications • Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one year of prior work experience or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the jo b. • Knowledge of safe and effective operation of hand tools light equipment and machinery working knowledge of parks department operations. • Ability to follow directions and to perform work under extreme weather conditions for long periods of time. Abil ity to interact effectively with co -workers. Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to ensure employee safety. Ability to carry out duties in busy public congested areas. • Proficient motor skills to operate equipment motor vehicles tools and machinery in an efficient and safe manner. • Work requires agility and physical strength such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain or standingwalking most o f the work period. Occasionally work may require lifting heavy objects a nd carrying them . LicensesCertifications • Poss ess and main tain a valid d rivers license • Possess and maintain a valid RIDOH Grade 1 D Public Water Supply Transmission & Distribution Operato rs license Utilities Water only. Pay and Hours Per Week UnionGrade U1 - U2 Min. Salary 20.95 hour Max . Salary 26.96 hour FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE OFFERED Hours per week 40 Posted salary reflects current contractual rates effective 712023 and may be adjusted upward following ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. Submit completed application to Director of Human Resources City Hall - 43 Broadway Newport Rhode Island 02840 hrnewportri.gov An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED DURING THE POSTING PERIOD INDICATED OR AS THE NEED EXISTS FOR THE POSITION CURRENTLY VACANT. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AND ALSO ON THE INTERNET WHERE IT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO N OT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED UNSIGNED INCOMPLETE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OR POST -MARKED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. www. newportri.govjobs Tel 401 845 -5393 Fax 401 845-9364 401 -425-0021