Maintenance​/Construction Operator; PW

Position Overview

Maintenance/Construction Operators are responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining and installing the city’s storm sewer system and streets.

• Lays pipe on grade in the construction of storm sewers using string line, carpenter’s level, optical level, or rod.
• Digs trenches; lays and joins pipe.
• Mixes mortar and carries mortar and brick for construction of catch basins, curbs, and bridges.
• Mixes, pours, and finishes concrete.
• Operates dump truck to haul materials and pull equipment trailers.
• Ensures job sites are coned off for safety of workers and the general public; checks for gases before entering confined spaces.
• Lays brick for construction and repair of storm sewer manholes.
• Spreads asphalt with hand tools to pave parking lots and streets.
• Grades ditches with hand tools for laying pipe.
• Uses power saw and other tools to cut down trees and bushes for the maintenance and clearance of right of ways and easements.
• Operates small tractors, bush hogs, and other equipment in the construction and maintenance of storm systems and streets.
• May operate or assist with TV surveillance equipment to locate internal blockages and places in need of repair in the storm sewer system.
• Erects barricades and places lanterns around trenches and other work being done on traffic ways.
• May assist in the operation of the jet/vacuum truck.
• Shovels and levels asphalt paving materials for repairing and patching streets.

• Performs routine maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Fills out work order forms and keeps daily log books.
• Operates line truck, bush hog, dump truck, and stump cutter.
• Constructs forms for construction of catch basins, pipe junction boxes, etc.
• Ensures materials and tools needed for scheduled jobs are loaded on truck.
• Performs after‑hours on‑call duties.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Bush Hog
• Dump Truck
• Stump Cutter
• Tool Truck
• Line Truck
• Trenchers
• Tractor/Equipment
• Jack Hammer
• Concrete Cutter
• Jet Truck Mixer
• Mulcher/Seeder
• Utility Locator
• Gas Detector
• Demolition Saw
• Forklift
• Backhoe
• Various Hand Tools
• Air Tools
• Welder/Torches
• Water Pump
• Mowers
• Chain Saw/Loop Saw
• Post Driver
• Post Puller
• Pavement Grinder

• Standards, tools, materials, methods, and practices of maintaining streets and drainage and related equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Inspection techniques and methods.

• Use and operation of tools and equipment used in the area of assigned responsibility.

• Perform duties requiring heavy lifting and carrying; and work in unsanitary and hazardous environments.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions including rough sketches or blueprints.
• Deal tactfully with the public.
• Make basic written reports.
• Understand basic written directions and read street signs.
• Operate a motor vehicle and trucks.
• Be regular and dependable in attendance.
• Maintain effective work relationships.
• Stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; see clearly; bend body downward and forward; reach with hands and arms; hear; read and write; walk; squat; crawl; ascend and descend stairs or ladders; work at various heights; work underground in confined spaces; frequently lift or carry heavy objects between 50‑100 pounds; grasp and hold objects; and drive vehicle/trucks or other equipment.

Work is performed outdoors with continuous exposure to various atmospheric conditions; possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, explosions, dust and dirt, fumes, chemicals, raw sewage, and/or storm water. The environment ranges from slightly loud to very loud.

Graduation from a standard senior‑high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Six (6) months recent experience in the installation, repair, and inspection of underground utility work (water, sanitary, or storm sewer systems), and/or concrete, and/or asphalt work is preferred.

• Valid operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment, promotion, demotion, or transfer into this position or by the 21st birthday.
• Must possess a telephone no later than the end of the probationary period.
• Applicant is subject to background investigations (criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks).
• Employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, including pre‑employment and random tests for the duration of employment.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.