Street Maintenance Worker I

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Foley is seeking a skilled landscape maintenance worker responsible for trimming trees, mowing grass, and supporting city events or projects within city limits.

The role operates a range of machinery, reports to the Street Maintenance Crew Leader, and requires a high school diploma, one year of related experience, and a valid driver's license; background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Operates small trucks to haul dirt, debris, rock, solid waste, and landfill material.
• Operates non-CDL bucket trucks, flatbeds, etc.
• Mows rights-of-way and medians.
• Trims and removes trees and bushes.
• Places traffic cones and uses traffic signs/flags to perform traffic control per MUTCD, wearing PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree trimming

Lawn mowing

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bucket truck

Backhoe

Loader

Small tractor

Boom mower

Bush hog

Front mount mower

Zero-turn mower

Chain saw

Pole saw

Weed eater

Skid steer

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides general landscape maintenance within city limits. This includes trimming trees, cutting grass, and working city events or projects. Operates machinery such as bucket truck, backhoe, loader, small tractor, boom mower, bush hog, front mount mower, zero turn, chain saws, pole saw, weed eater, skid steer, and forklift. Works alongside other crews to assist in any projects that need to be completed. Reports to the Street Maintenance Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Operates small trucks to haul dirt, debris, rock, solid waste, and landfill material. Operates non-CDL trucks such as 30” bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.
• Mows rights-of-way and medians.
• Trims and removes trees and bushes.
• Places traffic cones and/or uses of traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD manual, wearing proper safety vest and PPE, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job‑related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving record), drug screen, and pre‑employment physical.