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: 2/7/24 – 2/21/24
City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782, or Kristin Joiner at (256) 329-6782. Applicants must meet all requirements.
External applicants may complete an application on-line at alexandercityal.gov, or complete an application at the Municipal Complex.
City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer