JOB POSTING: Laborer


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Department:

Public Works

Job Title:

Laborer

Date Requested:

December 6, 2024

Date Needed:

ASAP

Salary:

$15.00 per hour (starting pay)
$20.34 per hour (after probationary period)

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
  • Must have valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Able to perform basic maintenance of large trucks
  • Knowledge of city streets and parks
  • Knowledge of departmental operations and safety rules and regulations
  • Will be on call for emergency weather conditions
  • Required to join union in 30 days – probationary period is 90 days

Job Duties:

  • Able to work in all weather conditions
  • Responsible for maintenance and grounds of parks and park buildings as assigned
  • Responsible for light maintenance of truck
  • Performs other duties as required
Hiring will be done in accordance with Hammond City Ordinance #8620 as it pertains to the residency requirement.
Position will be posted internally only, from December 6, 2024 thru December 12, 2024. If the position is not filled internally it will be held open for external applications an additional ten (10) days. The position will remain posted until filled or no more than 10 days.