PT Laborer/Refuse Collector - Public Works
Salary
$13.50 Hourly
Location
City Hall, 500 West Markham, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Temporary/Seasonal Part Time Position
Job Number
LWP-2026-01
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
01/20/2026
Closing Date
12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
PT N/A
Hiring Salary:
13.50
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Public Works
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Job Objective: To perform various general or manual labor duties for the City of Little Rock
Essential Functions
PT Refuse Collector: Starting hourly rate $13.50
Empties contents of trash containers and lifts disposable containers into the sanitation truck. Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse. Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the sanitation truck at the City Landfill. Washes and cleans the sanitation truck on assigned day. Provides directions to truck drivers by signaling to ensure safe driving and proper backing to dumping areas. Notifies driver of signal, brake lights and other equipment malfunctions. Provides information to new employees regarding safety precautions in refuse collection or disposal. Notifies members of the public of refuse materials which are prohibited by ordinance and rules or procedures.
PT Street Laborer: Starting hourly rate $13.50
Operates hand and power tools to cut grass and brush from ditches and street right-of-way. Operates hand tools to dig materials from street areas under repair, to remove debris from catch basins and ditches, and to load materials onto trucks. Spreads asphalt binder on areas being repaired to assure proper bonding; shovels asphalt from trucks into areas being repaired and levels areas with a rake. Operates power tools to compress asphalt into repaired areas. Shovels gravel and other fill or surfacing materials from trucks to areas being repaired. Operates cement mixer or hand tools to mix concrete; pours and finishes concrete. Operates hand tools to build forms for pouring concrete. Lifts and carries riprap or other materials used to support walls of ditches; secures materials by spreading concrete between materials. Loads sacks of salt onto trucks and empties salt into salt spreader for application to ice or snow covered streets. Operates jackhammer and compressor to loosen materials for removal from areas being repaired.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of one (1) year of experience in general or manual labor. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Pre-employment screening requirements will be determined by the job description and/or duties. These screenings may include, but are not limited to complete criminal history background check, physical, drug and alcohol screen.
Certain positions may require operating a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions and a valid AR Drivers License will be required and must be maintained throughout employment.
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension).
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Are you willing and able to report to work and perform manual labor in all weather conditions?
02
Do you have at least of one (1) year of experience in general labor or a related area?
03
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in manual labor or equipment operations related to street and/or drainage repair and maintenance.
04
Please select which of the following positions/assignments you are interested in (you may select more than one):
05
Are you a current City of Little Rock employee?
06
Are you willing and able to work regular and irregular work shifts, weekends and holidays, and to be recalled to work for emergency and non-emergency reasons?
07
Are you eligible for the Re-Entry program?
08
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Public Works Department Address 701 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4475