Job Details
Laborer
2026-04-06 City of Springfield, MO Springfield,MO
Description:
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
PREFERRED
Licensing/Certification
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-###-####, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link:
01
The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
02
Do you have work experience in grounds, roads, and/or building construction or maintenance work?
03
Please describe your work experience in grounds, roads, building construction, maintenance or other manual labor.
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
05
Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?
06
If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question
Salary : $34,590.40 - $48,464.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 040326
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Are you interested in taking an active role in your community?
Join the City as a Laborer! In this role, you could support the Environmental Services or Public Works Departments. As a Laborer you could expect to perform a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the maintenance, repair, construction, cleaning and operations.
Vacancies in multiple areas within Public Works and Environmental Services Departments when available: (Current vacancies will be discussed during the interview process).
- Solid Waste - Environmental Services - This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of grounds and facilities at our collection/recycling centers, landfill, and litter clean up along thorough fares.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
PREFERRED
- Experience in grounds, roads, and/or building construction or maintenance work.
Licensing/Certification
- If operating a vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid driver's license.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-###-####, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link:
01
The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
- I understand.
02
Do you have work experience in grounds, roads, and/or building construction or maintenance work?
- Yes
- No
03
Please describe your work experience in grounds, roads, building construction, maintenance or other manual labor.
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
05
Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question