Laborer-Landfill
City of St. Joseph
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 33,118-33,118 / year
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
| Position: Laborer-Landfill | ||
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| Job Id: 708 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| JOB TITLE: Laborer (Landfill) DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation DIVISION: Landfill SALARY: $33,118/YR $15.92212/HR CLOSING DATE: Until filled Job Summary/Scope Picks up trash at landfill and from highways leading to landfill, cuts waste tires, recovers freon, cleans maintenance building and other related duties. No budgetary responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other Duties and Responsibilities ASSISTS mechanic with equipment maintenance and repair. PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned. Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Material and Equipment Directly Used Operates a variety of hand tools and other equipment, such as, shovels, chain saw and brush and weed control equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Exposure to a variety of weather conditions, such as, extreme heat, cold, wind and rain. Frequent walking over uneven terrain; as well as, frequent periods of standing, stooping, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or assisting in lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds. Work environment is frequently dusty due to landfill operations. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. No experience necessary. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination. | ||
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