Wage Information

Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time and personal holidays.

Salary Range: $18.50 - $24.56

This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D., must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with at least a Class B CDL, and must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card.

Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com. Applicants must submit a copy of their valid commercial driver's license and any other pertinent documentation along with their application.

General Statement of Duties: Operates trucks and other light-medium, mechanical construction equipment. Performs manual labor as necessary; and all work as designated by a supervisor.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Can operate pick up truck, 1-ton dump truck, 5 ton dump truck, forklift, skid loader, dumpster, tractor, all grass mowing equipment, and loader, (only for the purpose of loading materials onto a truck which is being operated).

Examples of Work: Drives trucks for all variety of construction, cleanup and other City maintenance operations; handles and moves materials for storage, maintenance, or construction. Is involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure. Operates jackhammer, grass mowing, and other miscellaneous construction equipment. Sets up barricades and performs traffic control duties; pick up and disposal of debris. May direct laborers working on a crew to which he is assigned unless a supervisor is present. Other related duties, not listed, but consistent with, and similar in nature to, the above examples may also be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A full knowledge of the City streets is necessary; ability to follow oral and written instruction; must be in good physical condition and maintain a good attendance record; must be able to deal tactfully with the public when the need arises. Must be able to drive a truck and operate various light and medium equipment. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments when needed. Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Drivers' License.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Training within the City experience with a private construction firm, or other combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills is acceptable.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $24.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person