City of Phoenix Jobs | Laborer Employment Opportunity at City of Phoenix Careers Portal

Laborers perform manual work which may include general cleaning of streets, yards, and parking lots; litter control; landscaping; directing traffic; or driving vehicles. Work is generally performed under the immediate direction of a supervisor, but many types of work assigned may be very routine and repetitive in nature and after once learned can be carried on without difficulty and only under general supervision.

Currently there are vacancies in the Public Works Department, Disposal & Diversion Division. The position is located at the North Gateway Transfer Station, 30205 N. Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85085.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Excellent customer service skills

SALARY

U1* $15.40 (minimum) – $18.61 (maximum) hourly / $32,032 – $38,709 annually.

U2* $15.42 (minimum) – $17.69 (maximum) hourly / $32,074 – $36,795 annually.

Candidates may be hired above the minimum depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 11.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. For more details, visit:

Unit 1 – Field/Skilled Maintenance Benefits

Unit 2 – Field/Skilled Maintenance Benefits

Pension Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction in the English language.
• Ability to learn and perform manual labor and operate handheld tools.
• Ability to work irregular shifts as shifts will include Saturdays and holidays.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, dust, strong odors, and exhaust fumes.
• Ability to move heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more may be required.
• Ability to bend, stand, or stoop repeatedly or continually over time, lift arms above shoulder level.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Prior experience in a solid waste environment.
• Prior experience working outside.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 4, 2021. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary e-mail address.

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