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Laborer (Temporary)

City of Independence
Independence, MO Temporary
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
POSITION HOURLY RATE
Laborer (Temporary) $23.456
Temporary position during summer months no benefits

Temporary summer position within the Municipal Services Department. Performs cleaning and housekeeping duties within the Water Production and Water Construction/Maintenance Divisions.. Responsibilities include basic yard work such as mowing, weed eating and brush removal, painting and assisting the maintenance personnel with other tasks.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands: Ability to shovel and dig; bending and lifting 75 lbs., plus or minus 25 lbs.
Typical Working Conditions: Outside working conditions of extreme heat and varying weather conditions.

Hours of work (depending on area of assignment):
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Drug testing
Background check
In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

United Steelworkers of America Bargaining Unit position.

Apply online at www.indepmo.org/hr. Position open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.
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