Seasonal Laborer

Royal Oak, MI; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Oak Public Works seeks a Seasonal Laborer to perform a range of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks. Work includes operating city vehicles, power mowers, and landscape equipment, loading materials, collecting and unloading waste, and basic concrete work.

Candidates must be 18+ (17 with diploma), hold a Michigan driver's license and perform tasks outdoors in all weather. Ability to lift up to 100 lb and follow safety instructions is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform tasks involving manual labor
• Ability to understand multiple simple oral instructions and perform a series of tasks.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather and in areas exposed to dirt, dust or pollen.
• Ability to lift and drag objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with other employees and the public.
• Ability to follow safety instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate city vehicles and equipment through heavily congested areas and in adverse weather conditions.
• Operate riding and walk-behind power lawn mowers.
• Operate manual and powered landscape maintenance equipment including shears, blowers
• Load dirt, leaves, construction and other materials.
• Collect garbage, rubbish and other waste materials.
• Unload fertilizer bags.
• Empty refuse drums.
• Mix and pour concrete.
• Set cones and barricades for construction projects.
• Clear wooded park property.
• Occasionally lift, load, unload, drag and carry objects weighing up to 10-50lbs and sometimes 100lbs, with assistance.
• Climb stairways and steep embankments on a regular basis.
• Perform painting and minor building repairs.
• Perform other routine, manual tasks.

Skills

Manual labor

Follow simple instructions

Outdoor work in weather

Interpersonal relations

Driving a vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State of Michigan Operator's License

Lawn mower operation equipment

Job description

A Seasonal Laborer normally performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks in the Department of Public Works. The work involves physical labor and is normally performed under the direction of a full-time employee. Work methods, procedures and safety are prescribed in detail except for the most repetitive tasks.

• Operate city vehicles and equipment through heavily congested areas and in adverse weather conditions.
• Operate riding and walk-behind power lawn mowers.
• Operate manual and powered landscape maintenance equipment including shears, blowers
• Load dirt, leaves, construction and other materials.
• Collect garbage, rubbish and other waste materials.
• Unload fertilizer bags.
• Empty refuse drums.
• Mix and pour concrete.
• Set cones and barricades for construction projects.
• Clear wooded park property.
• Occasionally lift, load, unload, drag and carry objects weighing up to 10-50lbs and sometimes 100lbs, with assistance. This may include, but is not limited to, chunks of concrete and asphalt, tree limbs, garbage cans and playground equipment.
• Climb stairways and steep embankments on a regular basis.
• Perform painting and minor building repairs.
• Perform other routine, manual tasks.

A Seasonal Laborer, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

• Due to state of Michigan work permit restrictions- applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 17 with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• A valid State of Michigan Operator's License with a good driving record.

Qualifications for Employment:

• Ability to perform tasks involving manual labor
• Ability to understand multiple simple oral instructions and perform a series of tasks.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather and in areas exposed to dirt, dust or pollen.
• Ability to lift and drag objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with other employees and the public.
• Ability to follow safety instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in dynamic situations.