Laborer - Highway

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.