Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.60 - $22.72
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
retirement plan participation
Job Description
The City of Daphne, located in Alabama, is a dedicated municipal organization committed to providing exceptional public services to its residents. Serving a growing community, the City of Daphne manages various departments to ensure the maintenance and development of public infrastructure, recreation, and community services. The Public Works Department plays a pivotal role in supporting the city's infrastructure and environment, focusing on the upkeep of streets, parks, drainage systems, and grounds within the city limits. This department is essential to creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The Grounds Division of the Public... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- five months previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation, manual labor, road maintenance/construction, or landscaping/grounds keeping
- valid State of Alabama driver’s license
- valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- valid State of Alabama commercial/custodial applicators license
- physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- age 18 or older
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- supplemented by five months previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation, manual labor, road maintenance/construction, or landscaping/grounds keeping
- ability to operate a wide variety of equipment, machinery and tools
- knowledge of basic arithmetic operations
- valid State of Alabama driver’s license
- valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) depending on position
- valid State of Alabama commercial/custodial applicators license
Job Duties
- Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with various city departments and functions as assigned, which may include construction/maintenance of city streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment
- Performs manual work functions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects
- Performs manual tasks associated with landscaping, grounds keeping, and maintenance of city parks/recreation facilities
- Assists in setting up special events/activities
- installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations
- assists with traffic control and litter pickup
- Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include a dump truck, garbage truck, boom truck, front end loader, backhoe, tractor, asphalt packer, cement mixer, tiller, bush hog, mower, weed eater, edger, blower, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and mechanic tools
- Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects
- Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition
- Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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