Laborer I - Sanitation

City Of Chamblee; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Chamblee is seeking a General Laborer for the Public Works Facility. This full-time position will involve a variety of responsibilities including maintenance of parks, sanitation tasks, and stormwater inspections.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid GA Driver's License, and be able to perform heavy manual tasks in various weather conditions.

This role is vital for maintaining community standards and providing effective service to the residents of Chamblee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid GA Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety precautions.
• Ability to navigate different routes throughout the city.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash and recycling cans.
• Use pressure washers to wash outdoor structures.
• Assist in stormwater inspections.
• Plant and maintain vegetation.
• Roll curbside containers of garbage.
• Pick up appliances and bulk items.

Skills

Operation of tools and equipment

Understanding and following instructions

Establishing effective working relationships

Performing heavy manual tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Pressure washers

Lawn tractors

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Location: Public Works Facility - Chamblee, GA 30341
Position Type: Full‑Time
Education Level: High School Diploma
Job Category: General Labor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BY DIVISION

Grounds & Greenspace

• Empty trash and recycling cans.


• Look for and pick up loose trash/debris from parks, building grounds, and/or streets and rights‑of‑way areas, as assigned.


• Use pressure washers or other cleaning equipment to wash buildings, sidewalks, walls, and other outdoor structures.


• Conduct traffic control when working in traffic areas; install cones/barricades prior to work performance; direct and control traffic around work sites.


• Operate push mowers, lawn tractors, line and blade trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and a variety of hand tools, as assigned.


• Mow, edge, and trim turf areas, using power and hand tools.


• Plant and maintain vegetation such as trees, shrubs, flowers, perennial plants, and groundcovers, including mulch materials.


• Clear debris and waste from landscaped areas, including weeds and dead plants.

Sanitation

• Responsible for rolling curbside containers of garbage and dumping into truck hopper.


• Assists in the pick‑up of garbage cans for residents with approved disabilities.


• Picks up appliances, furniture, limbs, and bulk items by hand or with hand tools.


• Aides in transporting collected material to the landfill/ transfer station.

Stormwater

• Assists operator CCTV (camera) truck conducting stormwater pipeline inspections.


• Assist other Stormwater Division staff in asset management inspections, including clearing vegetation for access, lifting manhole lids and grates, and removing debris and obstructions for stormwater conveyances.


• Knowledgeable of stormwater requirements and able to convey those requirements to residents if approached.


• On days when CCTV truck is not in use, complete the following duties (as directed): ROW & Parks maintenance, washing of equipment, provide vehicle maintenance assistance, assist in the collection of debris, assist in the collection of appliances, electronics, and scrap metal for recycling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Valid GA Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.


• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.


• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.


• Ability to follow proper safety precautions.


• Ability to navigate different routes throughout the city.


• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.


• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.