What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canton Laborer 2 position at City of Canton?
Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacations, paid holidays and sick time.
Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio. Applicants MUST submit a copy of the valid driver's license and any other pertinent documentation along with their application.
This is an openexamination. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid driver's license, and a be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card.
General Statement of Duties:
Performs all types of general unskilled manual work.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This is routine work consisting of unskilled manual tasks. The duties require ability to do heavy physical labor efficiently. Works under supervisors who lay out the details of each specific assignment and constantly check the work in process and upon completion.
Examples of Work:
Cleans, by hand; gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures. Loads and unloads: stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, heavy mechanical equipment and other materials. Fells, cuts up and loads trees and limbs. Is involved in cold patching by shoveling and tamping hot mix. Assists in semi-skilled work such as: plumbing, carpentry, painting (limited to basic, non-specialized type), installing signs, marking pavement, auto repair, electrical or concrete work. Shovels snow. Mows grass (by hand or power equipment, including tractors up to 20 H.P. operated on City property). Performs a variety of heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance and construction of: sidewalks, street, sewers, water mains, parks and other City infrastructure including laying bricks, cleaning and rodding of sewers, digging post holes and setting posts. May operate light equipment or vehicles, such as a pickup truck, floor sweeper, or fork lift, as an auxiliary function to performing routine tasks. Any duties of a maintenance custodian. Other related duties, not listed, but consistent with, and similar in nature to, the above examples may also be required. May assist with collections at the Recycling Center.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy articles; stamina; excellent physical condition; ability to understand simple oral instructions; preferably to read and write. Will need to possess electronic based knowledge/experience of Computers, iPads, iPhones, Microsoft Office, etc.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Preferably some experience in heavy manual labor and preferably completion of a standard grade school course. Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.27 - $23.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
