| UNSKILLED LABORER |
| NOTE: IMMEDIATE VACANCIES ARE FOR SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY POSITIONS |
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| NOTE: IMMEDIATE VACANCIES REQUIRE CLASS B COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE |
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| HOURLY RATE: | $12.31 |
| DATE POSTED: | 3/30/2010 |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE: | 3/29/2011 |
| DATE OF EXAMINATION: | To be announced after the closing date. |
| OPEN CONTINUOUS |
| CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF EXAMINATION AND AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT. |
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DEFINITION - COMPLETED APPLICATIONS FOR THE UNSKILLED LABORER POSITION ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
This is routine work in a variety of environments ranging from manual labor to semi-skilled work.
An employee in one of the above classes could perform manual laboring tasks and may require skill in the use of small hand or power tools or operation of the less complex types of power equipment.
Works as a member of a crew under close supervision or independently under general supervision. Work may require heavy physical exertion and may be performed under adverse weather conditions outdoors. |
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Ability to read and write. A minimum of six months of paid experience in general labor work. IMMEDIATE VACANCIES REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID STATE OF OHIO COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) CLASS B WITHOUT AIR BRAKE RESTRICTION AND A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR OF PAID EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL LABORING OPERATIONS.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and the standard practices of labor operations.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. List of essential job functions available upon request. |
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| COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION PROCESS - Candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records and other data related to the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the position sought. DRIVER’S LICENSE: Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of certification or at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration. RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens of the City of Akron continuously for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who remain resident citizens of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have a 10% bonus added to their passing grade. |
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The Personnel Department