Construction/Maintenance Worker (Seasonal Leaf Collection)

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

York County is seeking seasonal workers for the Division of Waste Management to assist in residential leaf collection. The role involves loading bags of leaves into leaf collection trucks and working outdoors from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, roughly from early November to late January.

Applicants should be physically capable, dependable, and able to lift 50–75 pounds frequently. A background check is required, and duties may include other general labor tasks as needed during

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Must be dependable and in good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in residential leaf collection.
• Pick up and load bags of leaves into the back of a leaf collection truck.
• Report to work during inclement weather and outside normal hours when required.
• May perform general labor assignments during peak periods or special events.

Skills

Dependable

Physically fit

Lift 50–75 lb

Outdoor work

Job description

Positions available in the Division of Waste Management. Requires the ability to assist in residential leaf collection, picking up and loading bags of leaves into the back of a leaf collection truck. Hours of work are 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m., Monday through Friday, approximately from the first week of November through the last week of January.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be dependable and in good physical condition.

Requires an acceptable criminal background check.

Work is performed outdoors and under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside work.

This position requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor.

May also perform general labor assignments when regular employees are absent, as supplemental support for department projects, during peak work periods, and for special events.

Must be physically able to lift between 50 and 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Work involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and bending on a daily basis.