Maintenance/Construction Operator (PW)

Salary: $17.89 - $28.59 Hourly
Location : 126 N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 376-26-07PWST
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR (DOTHAN UTILITIES) POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION.
is scheduled for September 24 , 2026.

This is manual and semi-skilled work in maintaining the city's storm sewers, streets, and rights of way (ROW).


Maintenance/Construction Operators are responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and installation of the city's storm sewer system and streets. Assignments are received in written or verbal form, and may be accompanied by rough sketches or blueprints.


Work is normally performed under close supervision of a Maintenance Construction Foreman and is checked in progress and upon completion to assure compliance with accepted standards of construction and maintenance for public improvements; and in compliance with City laws and ordinances.


EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (All duties may not be assigned to all employees in this position, nor does the list necessarily include all tasks which may be assigned to employees in this position.)

Major Duties

Essential Job Functions:
Lays pipe on grade in the construction of storm sewers by use of string line and carpenter's level or optical level and 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 present prior to workers entering confined spaces; performs other checks to ensure job sites are safe.


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 hog, and equipment in the construction and maintenance of storm system and streets.


May operate or assist with TV surveillance equipment to locate internal blockage and places in need of repair in 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.


Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.


Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the City's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.


Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined by the City of Dothan.


Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8/10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or such other hours per day or hours per week as the City determines are necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs.


Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the City determines is necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs.


Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the City determines are necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs.


Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the City determines is necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs.


Must perform duties onsite, except those job duties which are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (such as offsite work meetings with City customers, clients or citizens, making deliveries to designated destinations, traveling to field offices to meet with subordinates or conduct training, etc.)

Important Job Functions:
Performs routine maintenance on tools, equipment and vehicles.


Fills out work order forms; 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.

Material and Equipment Used:
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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
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.


Skill in:
Use and operation of tools and equipment used in area of assigned responsibility.


Mental and Physical Ability to:
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.


While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; see clearly; bend body downward and forward, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles; 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.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an outdoor environment with continuous exposure to various outside atmospheric conditions; possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery, electrical shock, explosions, dust and dirt, fumes, chemicals, raw sewage, and/or storm water.


The incumbent's working conditions range from slightly loud to very loud.



Minimum Qualifications


Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);


Six (6) months recent experience in the installation, repair and inspection of underground utility work (to include water, sanitary or storm sewer systems); and/or concrete; and/or asphalt work is preferred.


A completed employment or in-house application to include, but not limited to, detailed description of duties, month and year, and complete address on each job listed.

Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer
Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding & CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer at time of hire. (See Condition for details.)

Necessary Special Requirements :
A valid operator's license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA09/10/01)

Employees are required to obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer into this position or 21st birthday. (See Condition for details.)


In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (PBA 01/09/95)


An employee in this position must possess a telephone no later than the end of the probationary period, due to call out.


An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a 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, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).


Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination


Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of their final grade. The other 50% will be based on the Physical Ability/Agility course/test.

Physical Ability/Agility testing is scheduled for September 24, 2026 . Email notification inviting you to self-schedule your slot for the Physical Ability/Agility Examination will go out at a later date. You MUST self-schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department on or before the closing date by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year
  
  
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected

• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees
  
  
• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders
  
  
• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account
  
  
• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses
  Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....
  
  
  Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions : This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

• I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing date of this advertisement.

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Which best describes what your highest COMPLETED level of education? Your education MUST be listed in the education section of your application in order to receive credit.

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the installation, repair, and inspection of underground utility work (to include water, sanitary, or storm sewer systems)?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #3 . Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #3 . Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the installation, repair, and inspection of concrete ?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #6 . Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #6 . Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the installation, repair, and inspection of asphalt ?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #9 . Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #9 . Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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Do you have a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a State of Alabama issued CDL?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please indicate which Class of CDL you possess.If no, please indicate by "N/A"

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• N/A

15


Do you possess a State issued CDL other than Alabama?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please indicate which State, Class, and expiration date.If no, please list "N/A". Ex.GA 1234567; Class E; 10-05-2010
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This is to certify that I have read and understand the Certification of Understanding & CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Transfer Form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.
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Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I Agree/Understand
• I Disagree

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In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.Are you willing/able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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This is to certify that I have read and understand the Certification of Understanding & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer Form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.
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Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I Agree/Understand
• I Disagree

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This position requires a physical ability test that will be administered September 24, 2026 .If you meet the qualifications, you will be emailed an invitation to self schedule for the physical ability test. You MUST self-schedule in order to take the physical ability test.

• I understand and I WILL SELF-SCHEDULE by the deadline in order to take the physical ability test for this position.
• I will not self-schedule therefore I will NOT be allowed to test and I will NOT be considered for this position.

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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Personnel/Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

• Yes, I Understand

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Note : Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete employment information to include the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire .

• I understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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