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City of Wheeling lists this MAINTENANCE WORKER- Sanitation opportunity in wheeling, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Worker- SanitationUnder supervision of a lead worker or Division Supervisor, performs entry level, semi-skilled labor in area of assignment. Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment. Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, grounds keeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City. Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training. Performs other duties as assigned. Picks up, carries, and empties waste cans. Carries and tosses waste bags. Picks up debris and litter. Operates mechanisms for loading and dumping refuse. Performs custodial work. Must be able to walk for extended period of time. Must be able to begin work in early morning. May operate truck on a relief basis.Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the work and department to which assigned. Knowledge of the uses and purposes of general construction tool and equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to learn work specific tasks through on-the-job training. Skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Skill in following simple oral and/or written instructions. Skill in using proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Skill in identifying the equipment needs for each assigned project.Truck. Assigned Hand and Power Tools. Equipment for Area of Assignment. Mental work efforts involve routine application of oral and written instructions requiring basic decisions and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of vehicles and hand tools which may impact the ability of the work unit to complete its assigned tasks. Physical requirements include the ability to lift moderate (0-25 lbs.) materials frequently, ability to lift heavy (over 100 lbs.) materials on occasion, ability to climb, bend, stoop, twist and perform manual laborer duties throughout the shift. Work involves outdoor activities in adverse weather in and around construction sites.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED. No specific, previous experience is required, however, previous manual laborer work experience in the area of assignment is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Starting hourly wage: $18.18.
Worksite address
wheeling, WV, 26003, US
Who can apply
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