City Grounds & Roadways Maintenance Lead

City of Daphne; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health & dental benefits

Retirement system

CDL pay differentials

Job summary

City of Daphne seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform manual tasks across city streets, drainage projects, and parks. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining supplies, and transporting materials on various city sites.

The role supports road construction, landscaping, and general maintenance, with emphasis on safety and collaboration with supervisors and teams. Valid Alabama driver’s license required and prior city maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1+ year experience in equipment operation or road maintenance.
• Experience with landscaping/groundskeeping is acceptable.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform manual tasks for city streets, drainage, parks, and facilities.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and materials for projects.
• Transport, load, and unload materials and equipment.
• Assist in road construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Assist with landscaping and groundskeeping of parks and recreation areas.
• Coordinate with supervisor and other departments; ensure safety.

Skills

Arithmetic

Equipment operation

Communication

Decision making

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year equipment operation/road maintenance experience

Tools

State of Alabama driver’s license

CDL (Class A or B)

Job description

City of Daphne seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform manual tasks across city streets, drainage projects, and parks. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining supplies, and transporting materials on various city sites.

The role supports road construction, landscaping, and general maintenance, with emphasis on safety and collaboration with supervisors and teams. Valid Alabama driver’s license required and prior city maintenance experience preferred.