Location: Ashtabula,OH, USA
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 positionKnowledge 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 reportsPhysical 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&nbs