General Definition

This is semi-skilled and manual work in general laboring operations.  Employees in the General specialty perform one, or a variety of generally repetitive duties involving physical exertion and requiring manipulative ability in the regular use of small hand or machine tools, or operation of power equipment. Employees in the Community Life Improvement Program perform repetitive duties in eliminating debris from properties by the use of power equipment. Work is performed under close supervision usually as a member of a crew. Employees in the Automotive Driver specialty operate a motor vehicle to transport passengers, mail or materials to specified destinations.  Assignments are stable in nature and are performed in accordance with work instructions and established routines.  Work assignments require strenuous physical effort and involve conditions which can only be partially controlled.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application; however, Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards that will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION:Ability to read and write English.

AND

2. EXPERIENCE: Community Life Improvement Program:Six months of laboring experience performing graffiti removal and enforcing city regulations regarding vacant lots in the Community Life Improvement Program. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid, proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Semi-Skilled Laborer, if required by job assignment.

NOTE:   A separate examination for the Automotive Driver specialty will not be administered.  Positions in this specialty will be filled from the Semi-Skilled Laborer (General) eligible list. Selective Factor Certification will be used to certify candidates who possess a valid, proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.