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City of Akron

Unskilled Laborer

SALARY

$12.31 - $13.79 Hourly

$25,604.80 - $28,683.20 Annually

LOCATION

Akron, OH

JOB TYPE

Seasonal

DEPARTMENT

Public Service Department

OPENING DATE

08/06/2010

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$12.31 - $13.79 Hourly

$25,604.80 - $28,683.20 Annually

LOCATION

Akron, OH

JOB TYPE

Seasonal

DEPARTMENT

Public Service Department

OPENING DATE

08/06/2010

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Definition

This is routine work in a variety of environments ranging from manual labor to semi-skilled work. 
 
An employee could perform manual laboring tasks and may require skill in the use of small hand or power tools or operation of the less complex types of power equipment.
 
Works as a member of a crew under close supervision or independently under general supervision. Work may require heavy physical exertion and may be performed under adverse weather conditions outdoors.

Characteristic Work

Digs out holes to be patched in streets with hand tools, adds mix, and tamps down. Digs and backfills trenches and excavations with pick and shovel, cuts grass using push type lawn mower. Sweeps walks, streets, and alleys with hand broom. Shovels snow from walks and streets. Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks. Keeps parks, roadways, walks and other areas clean by picking up debris. Moves or aids in the moving of heavy boxes, equipment and large and bulky items. Rakes leaves. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read and write. At least six months of experience in general labor work.
 
Basic knowledge of hand tools and the standard practices of labor operations.
 
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions.

Competitive Examination Process

Candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position sought.

FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING DRIVER'S LICENSES: Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of certification or at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.

Employer
City of Akron
Phone
330-375-2720
330-375-2780
Website
http://www.akronohio.gov
Address
Suite 130 CitiCenter Building
146 S. High Street
Akron, Ohio, 44308-1421
Employer
City of Akron
Phone
330-375-2720
Website
http://www.akronohio.gov
Address
Suite 130 CitiCenter Building
146 S. High Street
Akron, Ohio, 44308-1421
Unskilled Laborer Supplemental Questionnaire
QUESTION 1
Can you lift 25 pounds repetitively?


QUESTION 2
If you have been employed by the City of Akron, list each division where you were assigned:
* QUESTION 3
Have you ever been discharged from City of Akron employment? (If yes, you cannot be reemployed for two years from the date of termination.)


* Required Question