Laborer

Job:                            Laborer

Department:           Street Department – Public Works

Pay Rate:                  Grade 9       

Hours:                        Day Hours - occasional overtime will be required

Summary:

This position entails general labor in support of maintenance and construction assignments regarding the City’s facilities and structures.  Works under general supervision of the Street Department Superintendent. 

Primary Responsibility:

• Complete maintenance and/or construction assignments regarding City structures, facilities and properties in a timely and efficient manner
• Build and repair drain boxes, curbs, dig ditches, lay pipe, block and brick
• Finishing and building cement forms
• Ability to drive dump truck and patch truck when required
• Perform minor tasks using backhoe, bulldozer, sweeper, loader and other equipment when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Be a graduate from an accredited high school or GED. 
• Must have a valid drivers’ license, and a driving record suitable for insurability.  Knowledge of operating a loader, bulldozer, and light to medium trucks is preferable. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with others. 
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, standing, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling and lift a minimum of 50 pounds). 
• Experience in finishing cement and building cement forms, and experience in laying block is preferred.
• Performing manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions (temperatures of over 90 degrees and below 32 degrees). 
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies.                 

Posting Dates:  8/17/23 – 8/25/23

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782. Applicants must meet all requirements. 

External applicants may complete an application online at alexandercityal.gov, or fill one out at the Municipal Complex.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer