Full‑time City Laborer – Solon, Ohio

About the role

The City of Solon is hiring full‑time laborers to perform general unskilled manual work and operate a variety of municipal equipment. Laborers work under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, handling heavy‑physical tasks efficiently across the Solid Waste, Streets, and Drainage divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Operate city trucks and equipment such as sewer trucks, automated rubbish and recycling trucks, brush chipper, leaf loaders, snow‑and‑ice equipment, and landscape machinery.
• Perform maintenance and labor duties throughout the Solid Waste, Streets, and Drainage Division as assigned.
• Carry out snow‑and‑ice operations including de‑icing, anti‑icing, and plowing.
• Participate in fall leaf‑collection activities.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with heavy labor preferred.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $26.89 / hour for non‑CDL applicants and $27.44 / hour for CDL holders.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Membership in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, life insurance, vacation and sick‑leave accruals, and paid holidays.