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CITY OF SOUTH BEND Seasonal General Laborer - Leaf Pickup in South Bend, Indiana
Title Seasonal General Labor - Leaf Pickup Open Date 9/23/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining Division Public Works Location Streets and Sewers/Streets Reports To SuperintendentsandJob LeadersandManager of Streets Schedule Mondayand Friday 40 hours within time frame of 7:00 am-3:00 pm Pay Rate $16.00 Hourly Description DEFINITION: Performs manual labor on leaf crews pushing, raking loose leaves. **VARIOUS JOB ESSENTIALS**: Use hand tools such as rakes and lutes to move leaves for an entire shift Ability to be on your feet and walk for an entire shift NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must have the ability to perform very strenuous work in extremely adverse weather conditions. Knowledge of work crew practices, basic safety and traffic rules and regulations. Keep work area and equipment clean. Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Hourly Rate: $16.00 **QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**: Prefer high school diploma or equivalent **LICENSE REQUIREMENT**: None **PHYSICAL DEMANDS**: Ability to climb into truck beds, ability to push or pull equipment into position, ability to perform very strenuous physical work for an entire shift. **WORK ENVIRONMENT**: Most, if not all, work to be performed occurs outdoors, must be able to work in extremely adverse weather conditions and/or environment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING REQUIRED. Position Requirements Required Pre-employment Drug Screen About the Organization South Bend is the conomic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.*** EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).