Laborer/Refuse Collector - Public Works

City of Peoria, Arizona; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in various manual labor roles. These positions include custodial work, refuse collection, and street maintenance, all vital for maintaining the city's cleanliness and functionality. Ideal candidates will have a year of experience in manual labor and be familiar with safety protocols. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and making a positive impact in their community. If you are a hardworking individual looking to contribute to your city, this role may be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in general or manual labor is usually required.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in refuse collection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning and maintaining public spaces.
• Collect refuse and operate sanitation trucks safely.
• Assist in street maintenance and repair using various tools.

Skills

General Labor

Manual Labor

Safety Precautions

Education

1 year of experience in general or manual labor

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Cement Mixer

Job description

City of Little Rock (AR) | Little Rock, AR 72215

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Job Objective

To perform various general or manual labor duties for the City of Little Rock.

Positions Available

1. PT Custodial Worker I: Starting hourly rate $13.00
   Cleaning rest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces. Sweeps floors, dusts baseboards, cleans windows and performs other light custodial and housekeeping tasks. Empties and replaces plastic liners in wastebaskets and recycle bins. Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; notifies supervisor of supplies needed.
2. PT Refuse Collector: Starting hourly rate $13.00
   Empties contents of trash containers and lifts disposable containers into the sanitation truck. Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse. Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the sanitation truck at the City Landfill. Washes and cleans the sanitation truck on assigned day. Provides directions to truck drivers by signaling to ensure safe driving and proper backing to dumping areas. Notifies driver of signal, brake lights and other equipment malfunctions. Provides information to new employees regarding safety precautions in refuse collection or disposal. Notifies members of the public of refuse materials which are prohibited by ordinance and rules or procedures.
3. PT Street Laborer: Starting hourly rate $13.00
   Operates hand and power tools to cut grass and brush from ditches and street right-of-way. Operates hand tools to dig materials from street areas under repair, to remove debris from catch basins and ditches, and to load materials onto trucks. Spreads asphalt binder on areas being repaired to assure proper bonding; shovels asphalt from trucks into areas being repaired and levels areas with a rake. Operates power tools to compress asphalt into repaired areas. Shovels gravel and other fill or surfacing materials from trucks to areas being repaired. Operates cement mixer or hand tools to mix concrete; pours and finishes concrete. Operates hand tools to build forms for pouring concrete. Lifts and carries riprap or other materials used to support walls of ditches; secures materials by spreading concrete between materials. Loads sacks of salt onto trucks and empties salt into salt spreader for application to ice or snow covered streets. Operates jackhammer and compressor to loosen materials for removal from areas being repaired.

Minimum Requirements

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of one (1) year of experience in general or manual labor. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment screening requirements will be determined by the job description and/or duties. These screenings may include, but are not limited to complete criminal history background check, physical, drug and alcohol screen.

Certain positions may require operating a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions and a valid AR Driver's License will be required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.