Crew Worker

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,270 - 23,474; Full time

Job summary

A city organization in Birmingham is looking for an entry-level maintenance worker. The role involves repairs and maintenance of streets, public areas, and facilities, including operating light equipment and managing landscaping tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience in repairs and operating tools. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $15.44 to $17.04 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing roadways, storm water systems, right‑of‑way assets, and athletic fields.
• Proficient operation of light equipment such as chainsaws and mowers.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and repairs of City streets and roadways.
• Maintain City sewers by flushing as needed.
• Remove debris, signs, and trash from roadways and public areas.
• Trim trees or shrubbery and plant grass or shrubs.
• Operate light‑duty automotive equipment and backhoe.

Skills

Maintaining and repairing roadways

Proficient operation of light equipment

Experience working with concrete or masonry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaw

Weed-eater

Hedge trimmer

Mowers

Job description

Hiring Range: $15.44-$17.04 per hour. Beginning salary may be adjusted based on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience maintaining and repairing roadways, storm water systems, right‑of‑way assets, and athletic fields
• Proficient operation of light equipment (chainsaw, weed‑eater, hedge trimmer, mowers)
• Experience working with concrete or masonry

Key Responsibilities

Provide maintenance and repairs of City streets and roadways, including preparing road surfaces for patching or overlay, paving, and roadway repair. Maintain City sewers by flushing as needed. Remove debris, signs, and trash from roadways, land, and public areas and dispose of material safely. Cut weeds and brush; mow lawns and weeds with hand tools or operating a power push mower or hand mowers. Trim, edge, and weed around sidewalks, buildings, and other fixtures. Rake and clean grounds. Trim trees or shrubbery; plant grass or shrubs. Work on recreation fields, including lining ball fields. Install and repair playground equipment; maintain facilities. Apply fertilizers, insecticides, and weed killers. Construct, maintain, and repair jogging tracks, bridges, fences, and ball fields. Maintain and install water lines, lights, concession stands, sprinkler systems, bleachers, signs, and playground equipment. Provide routine maintenance of parks, lakes, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and related facilities. Assist in landscaping parks, including grading, sodding, and planting trees and shrubs. Operate light‑duty automotive equipment, backhoe, and dump truck on assigned projects. Perform related work as assigned.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology