Laborer

St. Joseph Missouri; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Laborer for the Landfill within the Public Works & Transportation Department. The role involves collecting waste, assisting with maintenance, and ensuring a clean environment. A high school diploma is required, and no previous experience is necessary. Candidates must have general safety knowledge and an Operator License, with the potential to upgrade to a Class A License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash at the landfill and highways.
• Assists in moving fences and cleaning.
• Directs traffic and performs freon recovery.

Skills

General safety rules

Basic mechanical knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: LABORER (LANDFILL)
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION: LANDFILL

SALARY: $32,153.00 YEARLY/$15.45817/HOURLY

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary/Scope
Picks up trash at landfill and from highways leading to landfill, cuts waste tires, recovers freon, cleans maintenance building and other related duties. No budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PICKS up trash at landfill and highways leading to landfill.
MOWS grass and trims with weed eater.
ASSISTS in moving fences which serve as barriers to catch blowing paper.
CLEANS shop, break room and scales.
ASSISTS operators in digging out tracks on equipment.
DIRECTS traffic in the dump area when necessary.
PROCESSES waste tires
PERFORMS freon recovery.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
ASSISTS mechanic with equipment maintenance and repair.
PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of general safety rules and equipment.
Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and operations.
Ability to follow instructions and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
A valid Operator License with possibility to obtain a Class A License.

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of hand tools and other equipment, such as, shovels, chain saw and brush and weed control equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Exposure to a variety of weather conditions, such as, extreme heat, cold, wind and rain. Frequent walking over uneven terrain; as well as, frequent periods of standing, stooping, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or assisting in lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds. Work environment is frequently dusty due to landfill operations. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. No experience necessary.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

City of St. Joseph | 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 | (816)-271-5300