GENERAL LABORER, T
Miami
Monday, 18 May 2026
This is routine, limited, semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance of City neighborhoods, grounds and facilities. Work entails cutting grass and weeds, raking grass and trash, and trimming, cutting down, and removing trees and shrubs. An employee may dig and refill ditches, load and unload trucks, and condition walls and woodwork prior to painting. An employee may conduct animal recovery, pickup, and disposal tasks. Should be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions and perform light to moderate (up to 50 lbs) lifting as needed. On rare occasions, employee may be required to lift up to 80 lbs. An employee may also perform minor repairs to sewers, septic tanks, catch basins and manholes. An employee may be required to drive a City vehicle not requiring a CDL. In addition, an employee may wash and steam vehicles, tools and equipment in the automotive shop.
Essential Functions
This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 day per week availability during City of Miami emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager, or City Officials.
Minimum Requirements
Two (2) years experience in performing unskilled labor. Eighth grade education is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:A valid driver's license from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment. SPECIAL NOTE:Depending on the assigned department, candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and may be subject to screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (
Documentation Requirements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:Proof of a valid driver's license from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55 A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application. FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference. Form VP 1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE - Form VP 2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION - Form VP 3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
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