Laborer PT​/Seasonal - Sanitation

Overview

$11.19-$18.21

This position is open to everyone; no experience is required. This is a great role over the summer for anyone looking to get their start with the Sanitation Department! See all the City of Canton has to offer and how you can play a part. Work as a laborer to assist the dedicated team members in collecting refuse and recyclables. Help keep the Hall of Fame City clean!

This is a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills.

Hourly Rate: $11.19-$18.21

This is a part-time and seasonal position with variable daily work hours. The shift starts at 6:00 am. Shift end time varies based on daily routes.

Rides on and/or follows behind a refuse truck, goes from property to property collecting refuse and/or recyclables materials and returning it to the truck for disposal.

This position requires heavy physical work. Employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Repetitive work is expected to be performed. Duties must be performed efficiently.

Serves as a laborer. Responsible for discarding household trash, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials and placing containers back properly. Responsible for personal safety practices, safety of crew, driver, and traffic in general.

Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Candidates may be subjected to a drug test. Eligibility is not considered final until a negative result is obtained.

Candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal record check and driving record check.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, to achieve the essential job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Full-time employees become eligible for comprehensive health benefits after 60 days. Time off benefits may include paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For additional information, contact the Human Resources Department at .  to access the benefits flyers.

Applicants must apply at . Applicants must submit a valid photo  with their application. To be eligible for the position, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or provide a copy of their valid Permanent Resident Card.

Applications may not be reviewed until April/May.

1. Are you a U.S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No

2. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

3. Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

4. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

5. Are you physically able to lift 25 pounds, squat, bend, and move as necessary for the job?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question