City of Houston · 1 week ago
SEMI-SKILLED LABORER
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe City of Houston is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer for the Solid Waste Management Department. The role involves providing customer service, operating equipment, and performing maintenance tasks related to recycling operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide courteous customer service to residents and others, while unloading recyclable materials from vehicles
Communicate effectively with customers concerning the proper procedures for bringing recyclables to the facility
Drive a box truck to deliver materials locally
Be able to operate a forklift and assist in keeping the warehouse clean and organized, as well as maintaining the facility grounds
The Semi-skilled laborer may perform a series of limited maintenance and repairs
Operates hand and power tools and equipment
Monitors inventory control
Process materials according to supervisor’s instructions
Performs tasks such as weighing material, pulling materials, stacking, and baling cardboard
Reads and monitors gauges
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling
Six months of related experience are required
A valid Driver's License in compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2)
MUST PROVIDE OWN SAFETY SHOES
Preferred
Candidates with a custodial background are preferred
Candidates who can operate commercial cleaning equipment, two-way radios and commercial products are a plus (Burnisher, Mops, Floor Buffer, etc.)
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for
Company
City of Houston
The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2024-07-29Grant
Leadership Team
Todd DeGidio
Founder & CEO
Mark Seale
Chief Technology Officer
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