LABORER I (LEAF COLLECTION)

City of Alexandria; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Laborer I for leaf collection. The job involves unskilled, manual labor with duties including heavy lifting, preparation for seasonal work, and assisting higher-level crews. Employment conditions require physical vigor and ability to work in adverse weather.

Ideal candidates will read and follow simple written instructions, have at least one year of related experience, and be able to operate basic hand tools with proper safety gear. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write and follow simple written instructions.
• At least one year experience in related work or equivalent training.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor daily in various weather conditions.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required for some positions to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Rakes leaves, operates leaf truck hose, picks up bio-degradable bags and shovels snow.
• Operates small hand tools such as drills, saws, blowers, and weed eaters.
• Performs other related tasks such as litter support, illegal dumping recovery, refuse collector assistance, etc.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times including safety boots, Hi-Viz vests or shirts and safety glasses.
• Reports to work on time, ready for duty.
• Available to work Saturdays as season develops.
• Able to work with a group of teams, respect others and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Tools

Drills

Saws

Blowers

Weed eaters

Job description

LABORER I

(LEAF COLLECTION)

OVERVIEW

A Laborer I performs general, unskilled, manual work of a routine nature. The duties require physical vigor. New Laborers are given specific work instructions. Constant supervision, however, is unnecessary for routine repetitive tasks. An incumbent may assist Laborers II and III and Equipment Operators I and II in their various tasks. An essential function of this position is the ability to perform a variety of annual labor tasks including heavy lifting and bending, in adverse weather conditions.

OPPORTUNITY

• Rakes leaves, works hose on leaf truck, picks up bio-degradable bags and shovels snow.
• Operates small hand tools such as drills, saws, blowers, and weed eaters.
• Performs other related tasks such as litter support, illegal dumping recovery, refuse collector assistance etc.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times including safety boots, Hi-Viz vests or shirts and safety glasses
• Reports to work on time, ready for duty
• Available to work Saturdays as season develops
• Able to work with group of teams, respect others and the public
• Performs related work as required.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To qualify for this position all candidates must have the ability to read and write and carry out simple written instructions; should have at least one year experience in related work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be able to collect refuse from back of a refuse truck; ability to use common hand tools; ability to follow oral instructions; ability to perform heavy manual labor daily; and must be able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required by some positions to operate some equipment in this class.

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background checks, physical examination and drug testing.