Laborer II (CDL)

JOB TYPE

Full Time Employment (a job working 40 hours per week or more)

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Wapakoneta is seeking a Laborer II (CDL). Job description and applications are available at City Hall, 701 Parlette Ct, Wapakoneta, OH, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; online at www.wapakoneta.net. Mail to City Hall address; or email resume and application to the Human Resources Manager at: jobs@wapakoneta.net

Applications must be completed entirely or they will not be considered valid.

Application deadline is Friday, October 4th, 2024 at noon.

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Essential Functions of the Position:

– Performs manual labor to assist workers in performance of job duties and responsibilities; digs ditches, operates jack hammer, operates chain saw, carries materials, unloads equipment and tools, shovels stone, removes asphalt, flags traffic, loads refuse

– Performs simple preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment (e.g., checks and replaces fluids, lubricates moving parts, changes oil, etc.)

– Performs general building and ground maintenance of city facilities, i.e., mows lawn, cleans floors, shovels snow, rakes leaves, etc.

– Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

– Meets all applicable job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions

– May be assigned to work at recycling center or material collection points to collect, separate, sort, crush, bail, move or otherwise process materials

CAREER LEVEL

Entry-Level

EDUCATION LEVEL

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Qualifications: necessary to perform duties (* indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: basic maintenance methods*; safety practices and procedures; department policies and procedures*; recycling process and procedures*

Skills in: operation of equipment

Ability to: perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions; follow oral instructions; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and general public

Equipment Operated:  dump truck, pickup truck, tractor, lawn mower, snow plow, jack hammer, chain saw, recycling equipment

SALARY/BENEFITS

This position falls under the UWUA; Utility Workers Union of American. Pay is per the contact range: $22.74 – $24.74 per hour.

​Eligible for applicable city employee benefits:

– Competitive Wages

– Competitive Health Care Package with optional Dental & Vision

– Sick & Vacation leave

– Birthday & Holiday

– Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

– Ohio Deferred Compensation

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

resume and applications can be sent to: jobs@wapakoneta.net