JOB
Salary Range: $19.05-$26.07 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)
Rate of pay at each step:
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$19.05
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$19.99
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$22.72
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$24.40
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$26.07
Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacations, paid holidays, and sick time.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through
governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants
MUST submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.
This is an
open examination. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or possess a G.E.D, have a valid driver's license, and be a U.S. Citizen or have a valid permanent resident card.
The written exam will be offered on June 23rd, 25th, and 26th. The physical test will be offered on June 30th.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SHIFT: Monday-Friday; 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
General Statement of duties:
Rides on and/or follows behind a refuse truck, goes from property to property collecting refuse and/or recyclables materials and returning it to the truck for disposal.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This position requires heavy physical work. Therefore, employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Repetitive work is expected to be performed independently, with supervision needed for unusual problems. Duties must be performed efficiently.
Examples of Work:
Serves as a laborer. Responsible for discarding household trash, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials and placing containers back properly. Assists in route development and strategy for efficient route completion. Assists in directing the crew if others on the route are less experienced. Responsible for safety of crew, driver, and traffic in general.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Aptitude for logistical coordination of services. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public. Must have general knowledge of city streets, neighborhoods and landmarks.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email from [email protected] confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at [email protected] to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training, shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Rachel A. Forchione, DirectorAnna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director