Borough of Lansdowne

Job Opportunity

Sanitation Laborer

General Definition

This is municipal sanitation work. Occupants of this position work on regular and special sanitation routes; pick up trash, recyclables, bulk items and other debris, and load onto sanitation trucks for disposal.

Examples of Work

Picks up trash, recyclables, bulk items and other debris and loads onto sanitation truck for proper disposal.

Cleans equipment and vehicles

Performs custodial and maintenance functions to buildings, grounds and equipment including sweeping, mopping, general cleaning, snow removal, painting, grass-cutting, and minor repair work.

Plows snow or uses shovel or snow blower when required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn state and local refuse and recyclable regulations as it relates to the proper disposal of solid waste.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and private entities, employees, elected officials and members of the public.

CDL drivers license preferred but not necessary.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma; GED; or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applications may be obtained in the administration office of Borough Hall, 12 East Baltimore Avenue. Completed applications are due by 5:00 PM, November 10th, 2015.

The Borough of Lansdowne is an Equal Opportunity Employer