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City of Atlanta hiring for public works, parks and recreation jobs

The positions are in the parks and recreation and public works departments. AJC File
The positions are in the parks and recreation and public works departments. AJC File
By J.D. Capelouto
Oct 12, 2020

The city of Atlanta is currently hiring for several positions in its public works and parks and recreation departments.

The job openings are for maintenance workers for the city’s parks and lawns, garbage collectors and garbage truck drivers, according to a flyer posted online by the city. Officials have not said how many people they are hiring.

The positions pay at least $15 an hour, since the city recently increased its hourly minimum wage to $15 for city employees.

Interested residents can text “JOBS” to 90835 for more information. More positions are listed on the city’s career site.

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J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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