Town of Cary
SEASONAL LEAF COLLECTOR
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Job Description
- Req#: 4151908
Cary is looking for dedicated and driven Seasonal Leaf Collectors to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn't Exist through exceptional service to our citizens, visitors and businesses. Each year we facilitate leaf collection to remove fallen leaves and debris from our road and sidewalks. We pride ourselves in doing so with excellence and efficiency.
We are accepting applications for Seasonal Leaf Collector. This is a full-time, seasonal, position working outdoors from September 2023 through January 2024 in all weather conditions. Employees will primarily work as a team member supporting a leaf collection crew.
Starting salary: $20.00 an hour
Employees will begin working an eight-hour day starting in mid to late September, with a start time of 7:00 AM, which may be expanded to a 10 to 12-hour workday (beginning at 6:30 AM) as the work season progresses. This position may last through January 2024 with the strong possibility of evening and weekend work (overtime). No work on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Previous outdoor or manual labor experience is preferred. Works outdoors in all weather conditions using a motorized leaf vacuum and rake.
May also assist public works staff in landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, grounds-keeping and facilities maintenance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment is very dusty and physically demanding; the work in this position requires constant, fast-paced walking while raking or operating the leave machine over a 10-hour work day, typically six days per week. Employees must have the ability to walk, stand for long periods of time, bend, squat, lift moderate to heavy weight, and have the ability to see, speak and hear. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Some level of experience in manual trades.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires possession of a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be reliable and punctual.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:
Previous leaf collection or similar outdoor manual labor experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.About the company
Cary is the largest town and seventh-largest municipality in North Carolina.
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