Street & Sanitation Laborer

City of Frostburg • Frostburg, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Frostburg is seeking a dependable, hardworking Street & Sanitation Laborer for an entry-level role in public works, with opportunities for professional development and increased compensation. The position primarily involves solid waste collection, including riding on a garbage truck, collecting residential and commercial solid waste and yard waste, and assisting the driver with safe route navigation and backing maneuvers. It also provides an entry point to other work in the City's Street Department, including street, sewer, and stormwater maintenance and repair, and snow removal.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Night, weekend, holiday, and on-call work may be required as operational needs arise. Overtime pay or compensatory time is regularly available, particularly during snow removal, emergencies, and other departmental activities. Work is primarily outdoors and includes regular exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee works under the direction of the Street Department Supervisor. The City covers the cost of obtaining a CDL, and wage increases are available after obtaining a CDL and completing additional City-provided certifications and training. Uniforms are provided. Full-time benefits are offered; details are available in the job posting's Benefits tab.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current driver's license from any state or equivalent.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within the first six months.
• Physical stamina to bend, reach, push, pull, climb, and repeatedly lift heavy weights throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Ability and willingness to learn a variety of unskilled and skilled labor tasks for job progression.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Availability to be on call during certain times of the year.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 80 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Current Commercial Driver's License; current CDL holders are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the back or side of a waste collection truck along a designated route, typically 3.5 days each week.
• Lift, empty, and return residential and commercial trash bins, frequently lifting 40 to 80+ pounds continuously.
• Guide the driver safely when pulling into traffic or backing up.
• Perform vehicle and equipment safety checks and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with special waste collections, including monthly yard waste and annual bulk and Christmas tree collections.
• Operate trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights.
• Perform ground maintenance, including mowing and weed trimming, on City-owned properties.
• Assist with City tree trimming.
• Perform snow removal on City streets and parking areas.
• Perform general labor related to maintenance and construction activities, including loading and unloading heavy materials and equipment.
• Assist with general maintenance and repair of streets, the sewer system, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Street Department Supervisor.

Benefits

• The City covers the cost of obtaining a CDL.
• Opportunities for wage increases upon obtaining a CDL and completing additional City-provided certifications and training.
• Overtime pay or compensatory time is regularly available.
• Uniforms are issued and provided by the City.
• Full-time benefits are offered; details are provided in the job posting's Benefits tab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED