Laborer/Driver

About the role

Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work; responsible for maintaining City grounds and landscaping, removing ice and snow from streets, parking lots, and sidewalks; and refuse collection.

Responsibilities

• Daily rubbish collection for residential homeowners including special pick-ups
• Litter control throughout the city
• Landscaping at all public buildings and parks
• Maintenance of grass and weed control on private property when identified as a nuisance
• Street repair and maintenance (striping, asphalt, and concrete work)
• Public sewer maintenance (catch basin cleaning)
• Seasonal leaf removal
• Manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm drainage system, water system, and sanitary sewer system
• Manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the roadway system, including roadway, shoulder, and sidewalk operation
• Street maintenance of ice and snow removal, and applying salt to streets during winter months (90% of daily tasks)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education; preferably 4+ years of experience in public works construction and/or experience as a general contractor
• Formal training beyond high school in landscape design, construction, and maintenance is desirable
• Ability to use personal computer—Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and knowledge in use of proprietary computer systems
• Good communication skills; calm demeanor in responding to customer questions and/or complaints, and dealing with the general public
• Ability to use and operate pick-up truck; tractor; forklift; lawnmower, weed eater; chainsaws; blowers; various spray equipment; front-end loader; miscellaneous power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, and cement finishing work
• Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or CDL Class B)
• Works overtime as required to complete tasks

Physical Demands

• Lifting heavy objects: Lifting over 50 pounds, with frequent lifting, pushing, and/or carrying weighing over 25 pounds
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, ramps, scaffolding, poles, and the like; using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Reaching: Reaching above the shoulders to place and/or retrieve objects
• Walking: Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time (usually a minimum of two or more hours per day)
• Standing: Ability to stand with little movement for prolonged periods of time (usually a minimum of two or more hours per day)
• Agility: Ability to move quickly and easily, often including the ability to crawl, stoop, or bend
• Chemical or biological agents: Regular contact and usage knowledge of working with potentially harmful chemical or biological agents
• Heavy equipment: Operates various heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, graders, trucks, etc.
• Power equipment: Operates power tools or other machinery that are potentially hazardous
• Work environment-outdoors: Ability to work around moving objects, machinery, or vehicles
• Work environment-surfaces: Ability to walk on slippery or uneven surfaces

Qualifications

Offer of employment is contingent upon final candidates' educational and experience verification, successful completion of pre-employment physical, and chemical detection screen.

Pay

$24.18 per hour

Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location

19700 Miles Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128