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:  11/29/23 – 12/13/23

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782 or Kristin Joiner at (256) 329-6713.  Applicants must meet all requirements. 

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

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer