Job Description
Make a Difference in Your Community
Are you looking for a rewarding career in public service? The City of Toledo Public Works Department is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Public Works Laborers. We offer a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute directly to the infrastructure and safety of our city.
In this role, you will work alongside skilled tradespeople to maintain our vital public assets, ensuring Toledo remains a great place to live and work.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Pay: Earn between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Flexible Scheduling: Shift work available to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Job Security: Stable employment within a well-established municipal department.
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor tasks such as digging, trenching, grading, and backfilling for construction and maintenance projects.
- Operate heavy and light equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, and pavement breakers, under the supervision of certified operators.
- Assist in traffic control, including flagging, setting up cones/barrels, and maintaining a safe work zone.
- Install, repair, and maintain storm sewers, water lines, and other utility infrastructure.
- Perform general cleaning and upkeep of public parks, streets, and rights-of-way, including snow and ice removal during winter months.
- Load and unload construction materials, tools, and supplies at various job sites.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and OSHA regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License (Class B CDL is a strong plus but not always required for entry-level).
- Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn new equipment and techniques.
- Excellent attendance record and ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and overtime.
- Must pass a post-offer background check and drug screening.