Laborer I - Highway

Shelby County AL
US - Alabama - Columbiana
November 5, 2024

Salary : $30,784. 00 - $46,196. 80 Annually

Location : Columbiana, AL

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number: 2020-00420

Department: Highway Department

Opening Date: 04/02/2024

Closing Date: 11/8/2024 4:32 PM Central

Job Summary

Work is performed for the Highway Department and involves manual labor of an unskilled nature including both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of county activities. The position may occasionally include the performance of semi-skilled tasks that may be learned on the job.

Operates standard road machines (jackhammers, cement vibrators, mixers, striping machines, tools, etc. ) and medium to light equipment in the performance of manuals work associated with the construction and maintenance of county rights-of-way, roads, ditches, and storm sewers.
Performs routine maintenance of machines, equipment, and tools used.
Loads and unloads dirt, construction material and supplies from trucks and other vehicles.
Cuts grass, weeds, and brush and clears job sites with hands tools and weed eaters.
Cleans culverts, drains, and ditches.
Loads and unloads trucks of tools, materials, and debris.
Assists in the maintenance of county paved and dirt roads.
Spreads sand, gravel, and asphalt.
Removes obstructions, such as trees, from roads using hand and power saws.
Carries sand, concrete, asphalt and cement.
Applies patching materials to road surfaces.
Flags and directs traffic during road construction.
Assists skilled workers by carrying materials and tools, or performing unskilled tasks such as mixing mortar or drilling holes.
Digs post holes and posts and removes road signs and fencing.
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Six months of general labor experience, including the use of tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair work.
Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Continued employment may be contingent upon employee obtaining a CDL License within the first six months of employment.

Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentWORKING CONDITIONS

Work is mostly performed outdoors in all types of weather (i. e. , rain, storms, extreme hot and cold temperatures).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is heavy in nature and consists of walking, bending, lifting, shoveling, carrying up to 60 pounds unassisted and driving a vehicle.

Conditions of Job Offer and EmploymentEXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Shelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes:

Annual (Vacation) and Sick Leave Accrual (accrual amounts are based on years of service)
One Personal Day accrual per calendar year
11 paid holidays per fiscal year
Enrollment in The Employees Retirement System provided by The Retirement Systems of Alabama
Health Insurance -92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Blue Cross and Blue Shield administered by the Local Government Health Insurance Program
Dental Insurance - 92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Delta Dental
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance - 100% employer paid - $25,000 Basic Benefit
Short-term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid
Annual Longevity Pay (employees qualifies based on years of service)

In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase:

Southland Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Colonial Life:
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Whole Life

Flexible Benefits:

Medical Spending Account
Dependent Spending Account

Credit Union Membership

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Nationwide 457 Plan

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It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will.

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