Maintenance/Construction Operator (PW)

City of Dothan•Dothan, AL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual and semi-skilled work maintaining and installing the City of Dothan’s storm sewer system, streets, and rights of way. Work assignments are provided verbally or in writing and may include rough sketches or blueprints. Work is normally performed under close supervision of a Maintenance Construction Foreman and is checked during and after completion for compliance with construction and maintenance standards and City laws and ordinances. The position involves outdoor work and use of tools, vehicles, and construction equipment. Employees must follow safety requirements, maintain dependable attendance, and be available for the hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, travel, and after-hours on-call duties determined by the City’s operational needs. The position must be performed onsite except for duties customarily performed offsite. Applicants are evaluated based on training and experience documented in the application (50%) and a Physical Ability/Agility course or test (50%). Testing is scheduled for November 10, 2026; applicants must self-schedule a testing slot after receiving an email invitation. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department by the application closing date.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Six months of recent experience in installation, repair, or inspection of underground utility work (including water, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer systems), concrete work, and/or asphalt work is preferred.
Valid operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of entering the position or by the employee’s 21st birthday.
Complete and accept the Certification of Understanding & CDL Condition at the time of hire.
Possess a telephone no later than the end of the probationary period due to call-out requirements.
Submit to required drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment and random testing during employment.
Meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, including drug and alcohol testing.
Complete a detailed employment or in-house application, including duties, month and year, and complete address for each job listed.
Pass required background investigations, which may include criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
Knowledge of standards, tools, materials, methods, and practices for maintaining streets, drainage systems, and related equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods.
Skill in using and operating tools and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying and work in unsanitary and hazardous environments.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including rough sketches and blueprints.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public and prepare basic written reports.
Ability to understand basic written directions and read street signs.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, trucks, and other assigned equipment.
Ability to maintain effective work relationships and regular, dependable attendance.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent lifting or carrying of 50–100 pounds; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, working at heights and underground in confined spaces, handling objects, and driving vehicles or equipment.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

Six months of recent experience in installation, repair, or inspection of underground utility work (including water, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer systems), concrete work, and/or asphalt work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install storm sewer pipe to grade using a string line and level; dig trenches and lay and join pipe.
Mix mortar and carry mortar and brick for construction of catch basins, curbs, and bridges.
Mix, pour, and finish concrete.
Operate dump trucks to haul materials and pull equipment trailers.
Cone off job sites, check for gases before workers enter confined spaces, and conduct other job-site safety checks.
Lay brick to construct and repair storm sewer manholes.
Spread asphalt by hand to pave parking lots and streets; shovel and level asphalt for street repairs and patching.
Grade ditches with hand tools in preparation for pipe installation.
Use power saws and other tools to clear trees and bushes from rights of way and easements.
Operate small tractors, bush hogs, and other equipment for storm-system and street construction and maintenance.
Operate or assist with TV surveillance equipment to locate blockages and repair needs in the storm sewer system.
Erect barricades and place lanterns around trenches and other work on traffic ways.
Assist with operation of the jet/vacuum truck.
Perform routine maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Complete work-order forms and maintain daily log books.
Operate line trucks, bush hogs, dump trucks, and stump cutters.
Construct forms for catch basins, pipe junction boxes, and similar structures.
Load trucks with materials and tools needed for scheduled jobs.
Perform after-hours on-call duties and other related work as required.
Comply with safety laws, City safety policies, and rules; report safety violations and potential violations to appropriate supervisors or managers.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance; be available for required work hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, travel, and emergency or standby response.
Report to the regular workstation within 30 minutes of notification during emergency or standby situations.