Urban Streets & Sanitation General Laborer

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a General Laborer for the Department of Streets & Sanitation. This role entails physical, manual labor across citywide assignments, including sanitation and rodent control tasks, with varied shifts.

Responsibilities include operating a pickup truck to transport tools, loading and unloading refuse, clearing debris, and performing routine grounds and street maintenance under supervision.

Qualifications

• Six months of physical or manual labor experience requiring heavy lifting.
• Completion of the CPS Laborers Training Program may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate city pickup truck to transport tools and resources to work sites.
• Load and unload garbage, debris, and bulk refuse for disposal.
• Perform street cleaning, barricade setup, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist with rodent control, pest abatement, and waste management duties.
• Work across multiple bureaus within the Department of Streets & Sanitation.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Chicago Public Schools Laborers Training Program

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking a General Laborer for the Department of Streets & Sanitation. This role entails physical, manual labor across citywide assignments, including sanitation and rodent control tasks, with varied shifts.

Responsibilities include operating a pickup truck to transport tools, loading and unloading refuse, clearing debris, and performing routine grounds and street maintenance under supervision.