Laborer I - Highway

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates standard road machines (jackhammers, cement vibrators, mixers, striping machines, tools, etc.) and medium to light equipment in the performance of manual 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 Requirements

Minimum 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 Environment

Working 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 Employment

Examinations: 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.

Benefits

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 accrues per calendar year
• 12 paid holidays per fiscal year
• This position offers a defined benefit pension . The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) administers a defined benefit (DB) pension plan for Shelby County Alabama employees. Benefits are predetermined via a formula based on salary, years of service, and age and are not based on stock market performance. Retirement benefits are paid as monthly annuities for life, with options available for survivor benefits depending on the plan design (e.g., spouse coverage). Pension benefits from RSA DB plans are not taxed by the State of Alabama if the recipient resides in the state. RSA is among the 20 largest internally funded pension systems globally.
• 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
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 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
• RSA 1
• Nationwide 457 Plan