Borough of Hellertown
Department of Public Works
Vacancy
The Borough of Hellertown is accepting applications for the position of a full time Public Works Laborer II. The individual selected for this position will have demonstrated experience in municipal operations, including, street paving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery, parks and ground maintenance, pool operations and refuse collection.
This position will entail physical labor in a variety of environments and work assignments. Applicants must possess a valid PA driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class B or higher within 6 months of hire as a condition of employment.
This position involved strenuous physical effort and, at times, uncomfortable working conditions. The applicant must maintain a positive public service attitude at all times with the ability to cooperate with co-workers.
The Borough of Hellertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A job description and application may be fund here:
Interested applicants should submit an application and resume to Cathy Hartranft, Borough Manager, Borough of Hellertown, 685 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055 or c.hartranft@hellertownborough.org by 4:00 pm July 5, 2024.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCY
Hellertown Borough Council is seeking interested residents to fill an unexpired six (6) year term on the Civil Service Commission through December 2027.
The commission is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations including examinations of applicants for entry level positions or promotion within the Hellertown Police Department. The Commission is also responsible for establishing minimum qualifications for such positions, testing applicants, and holding hearings in the event of an appeal of discipline imposed by Borough Council.
Interested candidates must be a registered elector of the Borough of Hellertown. Please send letter of interest to Cathy Hartranft, Borough Manager, 685 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055 or c.hartranft@hellertownborough.org by Thursday, April 11, 2024.
On behalf of the Borough of Hellertown, the Township of Lower Saucon, and the Saucon Valley School District, please find a link https://arcg.is/9iDe5 to the public review draft of the Saucon Valley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update upon which the partners have worked to update this year. The partners have hosted a successful, well received joint public meeting in October 2020 and, in accordance with the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), are in the process of scheduling a future Public Hearing. Information associated with the Public Hearing will be advertised at a later date in accordance with the MPC.
Through the Saucon Valley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update, the partners aim to expand possibilities of how their past, current and future joint planning can best serve their residents, businesses, leaders and stakeholders. As implementation of actions continues to progress through the coming decade, the partners will keep their Plan continuously relevant through their StoryMap platform. This platform, evolving from their 2009 document, is interactive, respects social distancing, and mobile-friendly. Thank you for the opportunity to forward the information. In upholding the work’s 45-day public review period, please submit any comments to carolynyagle@epd-pgh.com on or prior to January 9, 2021.