Maintenance/Construction Operator - Public Works

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CITY OF DOTHAN invites applications for the Maintenance/Construction Operator - Public Works position in Dothan, AL. This manual and semi-skilled role focuses on maintaining the city's storm sewers, streets, and ROW.

Salary ranges from $17.89 to $28.59 hourly. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, six months of utility-related experience, and CDL within 120 days. Applicants must pass background checks and a physical/ability test.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (USDE/CHEA approved).
• Six months recent experience in installation/repair/inspection of utility work incl. water or sanitary sewer systems or plumbing.
• Certificate/diploma from a technical college or military training in related fields; welding, plumbing, pump maintenance, mechanics, electric preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city storm sewers, streets, and right of way (ROW).
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 120 days of employment/promotion.
• Pass physical Ability/Agility test and background checks as required.

Education

GED or USDE CHEA acknowledged HS diploma

Vocational HS program certificate

Technical college diploma in welding/plumbing/mechanics/electric

Job description

CITY OF DOTHAN

Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, AL 36303

http://www.dothan.org

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Maintenance/Construction Operator - Public Works

SALARY

$17.89 - $28.59 Hourly

• CLOSING DATE:9/28/2026

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Six (6) months recent experience in the installation, repair and inspection of utility work to include water or sanitary sewer systems or plumbing to include the installation, repair and inspection of pipes as associated water/sewer systems preferred.

A certificate of satisfactory completion/graduation from a Vocational High School Program; a Diploma/Certificate of Completion from an accredited Technical College in welding, plumbing, pump maintenance, mechanics, electric, or closely related field; or military training in the above fields preferred.

Condition Of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer

Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.

Necessary Special Requirements

Valid operator's drivers license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

Employees are required to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (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. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.

An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.

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 ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

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 and the other 50% will be based on the Physical Ability/Agility course/test.

• Physical Ability/Agility testing is scheduled for October 7, 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.

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing [e-mail].

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing [e-mail].