Sanitation General Laborer

Position: General Laborer
Department: Sanitation
Reports to: Sanitation Superintendent
Status: Full-time, Classified, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: L-4, $23.013 - $31.1195
Normal Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 4:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M./Variable. May include occasional weekends.

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Sanitation Superintendent, is responsible for seasonal (April 1 – November 30) collection and disposal of yard waste within the City and on residential refuse routes. Performs facility and grounds maintenance, cart maintenance and delivery, and/or other duties as assigned by the Sanitation Superintendent. May be assigned to other City departments, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Examples of job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following duties:

• Drives and operates a non-CDL rear-loading refuse truck to collect curbside yard waste from residential customers per the guidelines of the Yard Waste Program within a prescribed amount of time.
• Discards waste as needed to the Medina County Solid Waste District
• Performs grounds maintenance around the Sanitation facility, including but not limited to litter control, mowing grass, weed eating, sweeping, shoveling and/or plowing snow, or other tasks as directed.
• Performs routine maintenance of the Transfer Station and/or assets, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, painting, washing carts, washing and/or detailing vehicles, or other tasks as directed.
• Performs general department tasks, including but not limited to delivering and picking up sanitation carts, repairing sanitation carts, completing inventory and verification of sanitation carts, or other tasks as directed.
• Serves as back-up for Transfer Station Attendants.
• Learns residential routes and serves as back-up for Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Operator after attaining CDL.
• Drives and operates City-owned vehicles, including but not limited to pick-up trucks, container trucks, or Grapple trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of guidelines of City Yard Waste Program*
• Knowledge of Transfer Station and Sanitation Procedures*
• Knowledge of vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices regarding the use of mowers, weed-eaters, hand tools, and other general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds or more on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, squat, and/or climb on a regular basis.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and control tools, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand and follow written and oral communication.
• Ability to respectfully communicate with the general public and City employees, and to provide excellent customer service.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required to complete required daily tasks.

• Learned after employment.

Minimum Qualifications for Employment:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record that permits insurability with the City’s insurance carrier. Must possess the ability to earn a Class A CDL within one (1) year of employment (City provides instruction).
• Any combination of experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Submit fingerprints and an annual personal history disclosure to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Preferred Qualifications for Employment:

• Current possession of Class A or B CDL.

Special Information:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and driving record check, employment reference checks, a physical examination and a pre-employment drug screen. The final applicant will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be appointed to the position.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume reflecting the nature of the work performed in both current and prior employment. Emphasis should be given to work experience, training and/or duties performed that are relevant to this position and its minimum qualifications and requirements. Resumes may be submitted in the following manner:

E-Mail: Tara McCulloch, Human Resources Director at jobs@wadsworthcity.org

Posting Date: March 19, 2025

Posting Deadline: April 7, 2025*

• Resumes must be received in Human Resources by 4:00 P.M. on the deadline date, regardless of the method of submission. Late submissions will not be considered. If submitting by email, please submit resume in Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF format.

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