City Of Birmingham Seeking Qualified Job Applicants

From the City of Birmingham:

December 7, 2021

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham will hire several operators and drivers in the Department of Public Works. Qualified candidates should apply via jobsquest.org through Friday, December 10.

Current openings include:

Construction Equipment Operator (Grade 17)

Operate a range of equipment to include, but not limited to, refuse truck, limb loader, shuttle truck, picker, motor grader, street sweeper, lowboy driver, excavator, roll-off, compactor, Bobcat, Dozier, and dump trucks, etc.

Minimum qualifications:

• Class B commercial driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days
• Experience operating construction equipment, heavy equipment, large commercial vehicles
• Experience following safety standards related to heavy equipment operations
• Training on equipment operation available

Refuse Truck Driver (Grade 16)

Minimum qualifications:

• Class B commercial driver’s license
• Experience operating equipment requiring a Class B CDL
• Experience following maps, GPS, or navigation instructions
• Experience conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy duty equipment/trucks

Heavy Equipment Operator (Grade 15)

Minimum qualifications:

• Class B commercial driver’s license
• Experience working in or around heavy equipment (e.g., brush truck, rubber tire loader, roller, limb loader)
• Experience following safety standards related to heavy equipment operations

Truck Driver (Grade 13)

Minimum qualifications:

• Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Experience working with or around heavy trucks (e.g., street paving, flagging, refuse collection, etc.)
• Experience conducting a pre-trip inspection (checking fluids, brakes, tires, etc.)

The City of Birmingham is an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, or disability.

This press release was produced by the City of Birmingham. The views expressed are the author's own.