What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORER position at City of Stamford, CT?
DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of a higher official, performs routine manual work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in doing both heavy and light physical labor tasks and assisting in semi-skilled tasks; does related work as required. Most Laborer positions are in the Solid Waste Division of the Office of Operations, where the working hours are 4 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Laborers must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to walk up to fifteen miles on an assigned route, and to lift refuse containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver’s license and good physical health and stamina are necessary to successfully perform the duties of this classification.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be a physical agility test. Due to the large number of candidates expected to apply, the City will hold a lottery drawing to randomly select those individuals who will be granted admission to the examination. All applicants will be notified by mail as to whether they were selected in the lottery. Exemption from the lottery system of admission will be made only for seasonal employees of the City of Stamford. Final score will be based on the passing score of the physical agility.
FILING REQUIREMENTS: A fully completed City of Stamford Employment must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, April 25, 2025. Applications can be obtain at www.stamfordct.gov. Application must be submitted to Human Resources or mailed to 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, Connecticut 06904.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT, even if submitting a resume, including but not limited to: (1) Position applying for (2) Employment history including dates (month & year) and reasons for leaving a position (“See Attached Resume” is not acceptable) Applications with missing information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Applications of candidates who do not meet the stated position requirements will not be considered.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.42 - $30.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30
