Temporary Seasonal Laborer

City of Ypsilanti; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ypsilanti is seeking a Temporary Seasonal Laborer for the Department of Public Services. This role entails physical labor such as trash collection, recycling assistance, and mowing, while working outdoors in various weather conditions. Candidates must have a valid Michigan driver's license and be capable of managing heavy lifting and physical stress.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Experience with basic maintenance and repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash containers and pick up trash.
• Assist with recycling and yard waste collection.
• Assist with mowing and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry materials more than 50 pounds

Ability to operate lawn mower and weed whip

Ability to communicate with citizens and supervisors

Ability to work alone or in a small work group

Education

Valid Michigan driver's license

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General Summary

This is a temporary position working for the Department of Public Services. The duties include picking up trash and emptying trash containers, assisting with recycling and yard waste collection, assisting with mowing, and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a lawn mower, weed whip, and various hand tools.

Duration: March - October

General Summary

This is a temporary position working for the Department of Public Services. The duties include picking up trash and emptying trash containers, assisting with recycling and yard waste collection, assisting with mowing, and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a lawn mower, weed whip, and various hand tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in strenuous physical conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, and inclement weather while performing strenuous physical activity for duration of shift.

Exposure to material and equipment that requires strict adherence to specific and detailed instructions to prevent physical injury to self and others

DUTIES

• Emptying trash containers and picking up trash
• Assist with recycling and yard waste collection
• Assist with mowing
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: A combination of experience and training to provide for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair
• Ability to perform the operation and care of equipment where multiple, simultaneous tasks are required
• Ability to lift and carry materials more than 50 pounds while in a bending, stooping or other nonupright position on a frequent basis
• Ability to tolerate physical stress for driving or walking more than eight hours/day
• Ability to work alone or in a small work group
• Ability to communicate with citizens and supervisors to discuss work activity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, municipal officials, and the general public
• Ability to spend the working day on the back of a working refuse truck
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand, walk or sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also, the employee will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and to reach with hands and arms. Employee may be required to distinguish smells.

The employee will be required to lift objects or exert a force equal to that of 100 pounds. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

BACKGROUND & DRUG SCREEN DISCLAIMER

The City of Ypsilanti is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for all employees. As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks and drug screenings to ensure the integrity of our workforce and the safety of our workplace.

Background checks may include verification of employment history, education, professional licenses, and any criminal records. Drug screenings may involve testing for illegal substances, prescription medications, and other controlled substances.

By applying for a position with the City of Ypsilanti, if selected, you consent to undergo background checks and drug screenings as part of the hiring process. Please note that refusal to participate in these screenings may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

Please be assured that all information gathered during background checks and drug screenings will be treated confidentially and used solely for employment-related purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns about our background check and drug screening procedures, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department for clarification.

Human Resources Department

City of Ypsilanti

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