Seasonal Laborer- Traffic Engineering

CURRENT VACANCY IS SEASONAL (40 HRS/WEEK)  ASSISTING WITH LABORING DUTIES  IN AKRON'S TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION. Official title:  Laborer * The season for employees in this class in the Traffic Engineering Division begins March 1 and ends December 1 each year.  * Applications received to this job posting will be maintained solely for seasonal positions for the Traffic Engineering division.  * Employees with satisfactory work performance at the end of the season may be eligible for recall in subsequent seasons.   This is routine manual labor work. An employee in this class performs manual laboring tasks requiring little or no skill in the use of tools to complete work. Works as a member of a crew under close supervision or independently under general supervision. Work may require heavy physical exertion and may be performed under adverse weather conditions outdoors. * Loads and unloads various tools, equipment and materials on and off truck such as 5 gallon cans of paint (55 to 70 lbs), post driver (62 lbs), posts, cones and signs.    * Sits or kneels on back of truck-bed and manually lowers cones and places on street surface.   * Drives truck at designated speed on City street for cone distribution and painting activities.   * Works on rear of truck operating painting machine and accurately following signal from driver or crew leader as to frequency for operating controls.   * Helps crew leader lay out and spot new and established paint pattern by following verbal and pictorial instructions.   * Off-loads and operates various heavy, portable street marking equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.   * Uses or assists in the use of post driving and pulling equipment to remove or drive posts into the ground.   * Uses hand shovel, post hole digger and electric auger to dig post holes.   * Climbs 8 foot ladder to assist in the installation or removal of signs. * Drives truck to and from job sites hauling people, tools, and equipment.   * Helps clean and maintain tools and equipment. * Uses tools and equipment necessary to assist in the sign fabrication process. Ability to read and write. At least six months of paid experience in general labor work. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Basic knowledge of hand tools and the standard practices of labor operations. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. Ability to communicate in an effective manner. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. List of essential job functions and the complete job description are available upon request. This is a classified position. The candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records, and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position.  If your name is placed on the eligibility list, your name will remain on the eligibility list for one year unless you are removed in accordance with Human Resource policy. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment. RESIDENCY:  Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.  VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application. An applicant having a valid Driver's License from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment.  Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration. Temporary, seasonal and part-time employees are not eligible to enroll in employee benefit plans. In addition, temporary and seasonal employees are not entitled to special consideration for permanent or full-time employment. Applications received to this job posting will be maintained solely for seasonal positions for the Traffic Engineering division.  NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-375-2720. Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from info@.  To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices. Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation.  If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.   The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible.  Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals.  In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs.  Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

Created: 2026-04-02