Laborer PT/Seasonal - Sanitation

Salary: $11.19 - $18.21 Hourly
Location : 2436 30th Street NE, Canton, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: A5-26
Department: Sanitation Department
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Wage Information
Hourly Rate: $11.19-$18.21

This position is open to everyone; no experience is required. This is a great role over the summer for anyone looking to get their start with the Sanitation Department! See all the City of Canton has to offer and how you can play a part. Work as a laborer to assist the dedicated team members in collecting refuse and recyclables. Help keep The Hall of Fame City clean! This is a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants must submit a valid photo ID along with their application.
To be eligible for the position, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or provide a copy of their valid Permanent Resident Card.
Applications may not be reviewed until April/May.

Job Description
Shift: This is a part-time and seasonal position with variable daily work hours. The shift starts at 6:00 am. Shift end time varies based on daily routes.

General Statement of duties: Rides on and/or follows behind a refuse truck, goes from property to property collecting refuse and/or recyclables materials and returning it to the truck for disposal.

Distinguishing Features of the Class : This position requires heavy physical work. Therefore, employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Repetitive work is expected to be performed. Duties must be performed efficiently.

Examples of Work : Serves as a laborer. Responsible for discarding household trash, yard waste, and/or recyclable materials and placing containers back properly. Responsible for personal safety practices, safety of crew, driver, and traffic in general.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.


Acceptable Experience and Training : High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Additional Information
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.


ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.


Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.


Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).


For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Click to access the benefits flyers .
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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

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• No

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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• No

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Are you physically able to lift 25 pounds, squat, bend, and move as necessary for the job?

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• No

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