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City of Ashtabula Laborer in Ashtabula, Ohio
The City of Ashtabula is seeking applications for the position of Full Time Laborer in the Ashtabula City Sanitation Department.
*Interested persons may apply for this position by filing a written application with Ohio Means Jobs located at 2247 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, 44004 prior to 4:00 p.m. until filled*
All applicants must currently possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL), pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A copy of the job description is available upon request of application.
General Statement of Duties:
A laborer primarily collects refuse along waste collection routes and transports waste to a transfer station and/or landfill. Refuse collection and recycling duties are added as necessary.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lift garbage bags and/or cans into garbage truck
- Pick up yard waste and tree limbs
- Assist in various waste recycling activities
- Able to carry out written and verbal orders efficiently
- Able to operate power tools as needed
- Lift furniture, tires and waste materials from public and private property
- Collect litter from right-of-way and public areas
- Lifting and delivery of heavy materials to job sites
- Clean job sites and public property with periodic supervision of others
- Periodic upgrade to equipment operators position
Knowledge of and Demonstrated Skills Required:
- Ability to drive a garbage truck
- Follow orders, rules, maps and direction for refuse pick up
- Capable of independent and responsible action
- Able to work safely and have a safe driving record
- Must be able to communicate effectively with the public
- Reading written orders and write reports
Physical Requirements of Person Filling this Position:
- Lift (approx. 30") and place approx.1500 bags/cans(approx. 25 lbs. each) into garbage truck each day
- Walk prolonged distance over refuse collection route
- Must be able to lift heavy objects over his/her head
- Push containers of 600 to 1000 lbs. to the truck
- Work outside in all weather conditions
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