Labor Supervisor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Labor Supervisor to lead skilled and unskilled crews on public infrastructure projects. This role demands strong leadership, effective communication, and sound judgment to ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently. The Labor Supervisor will oversee maintenance and construction activities, enforce safety protocols, and participate in hands-on work as needed. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community development and infrastructure enhancement. Join a dedicated team making a tangible impact in the Birmingham area.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading labor crews and assigning tasks.
• Knowledge of traffic safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assign work and ensure safety standards are met.
• Inspect completed jobs and handle complex tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Safety Protocols Implementation

Task Assignment

Equipment Operation

Education

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Class A Commercial Driver's License (Preferred)

Tools

Hand Tools

Motorized Equipment

GPS Maps

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Job Summary

Labor Supervisors in the Merit System lead crews performing skilled and unskilled maintenance and construction tasks on public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and utilities. They assign work, train staff, enforce safety rules, and inspect completed jobs, while also handling more complex tasks themselves. The role requires sound judgment, adherence to guidelines, effective communication, and strong leadership. Supervisors report to higher-level management and ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Target Close Date

05/09/2025

Pay Grade

Grade 18

Type

Full time

Job Summary

Labor Supervisors in the Merit System lead crews performing skilled and unskilled maintenance and construction tasks on public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and utilities. They assign work, train staff, enforce safety rules, and inspect completed jobs, while also handling more complex tasks themselves. The role requires sound judgment, adherence to guidelines, effective communication, and strong leadership. Supervisors report to higher-level management and ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Bessemer: $18.89 - $29.30

Homewood: $21.76 - $33.76

Jefferson County: $21.22 - $32.93

Mountain Brook: $24.10 - $37.38

Minimum Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Class B commercial driver's license.
• Experience leading labor crews by assigning and reviewing tasks and determining equipment and material needs for various projects.
• Experience implementing standard traffic safety protocols and utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working at construction sites and around traffic.
• Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, shovels, blowers, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Experience operating a backhoe.
• Knowledge and experience with various construction activities, including concreate work involving the use of trowels, floats, and form setting equipment.
• Experience utilizing GPS maps to find worksites, locations, addresses, routes, mileage, etc.
• Experience working in confined spaces (sewer pipe, manholes, lift stations).
  
  

Typical Job Duties

• Directs and participates in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalks by preparing surfaces for work, monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Coordinates the daily activities of construction crews by reviewing work orders and assigning work, coordinating efforts across departments, and preparing the truck, equipment, materials, and tools for the day in order to complete daily tasks.
• Directs and participates in park/general services maintenance activities by monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Prepares the crew, equipment, and materials upon arrival at worksite by ensuring safety protocol is followed, delegating tasks for completion, observing work being performed, and communicating with those on-site in order to ensure that work is performed according to standards and procedures.
• Directs and participates in refuse and recycle collection and transport activities according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Directs and participates in grass mowing and other activities along highways and rights-of-ways monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Participates in street/road paving and maintenance activities by ensuring that crews and workers are performing work according to appropriate guidelines and standards through observation of work and/or performing various tasks along with the crew in an effort to complete projects.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
  
  

Physical Demands

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Note

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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