Laborer (Street Cleaning-Roster)

Laborer (Street Cleaning-Roster)

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05377

Department

Solid Waste & Recycling

Division

Right of Way Maintenance

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

• Extended Recruitment

If you have applied previously for this recruitment, you need "NOT" apply again. All applications are still under consideration.

Work Schedule:

A flexible schedule based on business needs, with little or no notice, and may include weekends, nights, or holidays.

Maximum of 1,000 hours each year.

Hiring Salary Rate:

$ 20.00

Primary Duties/Brief Description of Work:

This Laborer position will be responsible for performing cleaning maintenance on the Citys infrastructure. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: dead animal removal, litter collection, island cleaning, and central business district cleaning. This employee will be required to set up work zones as well as work special events such as Fun Fourth and Get Down Downtown, etc. Seasonal duties include participation in the Snow and Ice Removal Program. The successful applicant will be required to use shovels, rakes, brooms, backpack blowers, weed eaters, and other small tools. This position requires working in and around traffic and heavy equipment. This employee must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. The City of Greensboro pays employees bi-weekly, and the position requires a flexible schedule based on business needs, with a Maximum of up to 1,000 hours each year. A flexible schedule with little or no notice, and may include weekends, nights, or holidays. This employee will be assigned to the snow and ice removal program and will be subject to working 12-hour shifts during winter or other weather-related events. This employee must have good attendance. The physical duties include: standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions, as well as maintaining a reliable means of contact, such as home or cellular telephone (to remain in this position). This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Important Information About Roster Positions:

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment: Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours: Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12-month period.
• Pension System: Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city's pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• "OR" an equivalent combination of education and experience working in and around traffic and heavy equipment, performing cleaning and maintenance on the Citys/Counties infrastructure, or directly related experience.

• Valid Class B Drivers license

• Tanker Endorsement License

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.

• Not Applicable
• Some High School Education
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• Juris Doctorate

02

Do you have a Tanker Endorsement License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a class A or B Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov