SANITATION LABORER
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Job Advertisement Starting pay rate is between $22.78 - $25.11 an hour based on experience and per the 1386A Working Agreement. Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more! Please watch our video Working for the City of Portsmouth to hear more about why our employees enjoy working here! We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list. The purpose of this position is to pick up and otherwise clear refuse, garbage, vegetation and other debris in all weather conditions from curbs and roadsides and leave collection areas generally clean. Other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations are also performed. The work involves constant safety awareness, the ability to recognize and take appropriate actions regarding hazardous materials and to use hand tools. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

Lifting, emptying refuse and/or recycling containers, debris, plastic bags, appliances and other items weighting up to 80 pounds into trucks and returning waste and recycling containers in an acceptable manner.

Obtaining the help of other individuals or equipment as appropriate to lift items over 80 pounds and otherwise working in a safe manner wearing the proper protective equipment and clothing.

Assisting with vehicle operations such as backing, turning, and limited and temporary traffic control, operating packing or lifting equipment.

Assists with customer education of proper refuse disposal methods.

Assists with maintaining and performing job site and work safety practices.

Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Qualifications Education and Experience - Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), a working knowledge of how to care for, operate and use refuse collection equipment and associated hand tools and have not less than six months successful work experience. Candidate must obtain a CDL class B license within a year of hire. Full Job Description Sanitation Laborer- 2023.pdf DisclaimerThe essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-###-####. Application Special Instructions Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check