Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Line Maintenance Laborer

Full-time
Salary: $24.62 - $24.62 Hourly
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Environmental Engineering

STARK COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

—VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT—

 
   

 

JOB TITLE:   LINE MAINTENANCE LABORER

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:           180 DAYS (90% of WAGE DURING PROBATION)

120 DAYS (100% of WAGE for AFSCME Local 959 Members)

HOURLY RATE:        $ 24.62

Additional $1.00 (Possession of OEPA WW Collections I / Reclamation I) Additional $1.00 (Possession of OEPA Water Distribution I / Supply I

DUTIES:  Under Line Maintenance Supervisor with direction from Heavy Equipment Operator, performs various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist with efficient operation of the department. Overtime for emergency repairs required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of high school or GED plus previous unskilled or semi-skilled work experience, or the equivalent. Possession of a valid Class A Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (or obtain within 1 year of hire, training provided). Possession of OEPA Wastewater Collection I & Water Distribution I Licenses preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM DUTIES: Drives pick-up

truck, van, light utility vehicle or other motorized vehicles to and from job sites; operates equipment including loaders and excavators; installs pipe, makes repairs to manholes and pipe. Uses a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform skilled and unskilled laborer tasks; digs up pavement with sledge hammer, pick, crowbar, shovel, air hammer and other related tools; digs ditches; cleans culverts; trims bushes; operates equipment necessary to clear easements; cleans snow from walks; spreads salt to walks and other areas; maintains equipment; loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment onto or from trucks, dollies, carts, skids or any other vehicle; raises, lowers, and adjusts manhole casting rings; cleans sewer lines and manholes and makes necessary repairs; secures job site in accordance with regulations; acts as flag person; installs concrete and asphalt repair patches. Assists Line Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator as appropriate for the task; including bedding pipe, connection of all types of sanitary sewer line. Assists with backfilling and compacting. Performs other related duties as required.

Interested candidates outside of Local 959 may apply by submitting a letter of interest and current resume’ (including salary history, failure to include salary history will disqualify) to:

 

Stark County Sanitary Engineering Department Attn: Department Administrator

  1. O. Box 9972 Canton, OH 44711-0972

Office Location: 1701 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH 44705

FAX: (330) 453-9044

E-Mail: [email protected]

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER