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Job description
Salary : $50,065.60 - $53,123.20 Annually
Location : 204 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, AL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Street Department
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/ :59 PM Central
Description
The City of Cullman will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Reports to : Crew Foreman
Compensation: Full-Time / Hourly
Description:
Under general supervision, employees in this role perform skilled work in the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of municipal street, drainage, infrastructure projects. Operates specialized heavy equipment requiring advanced skill, precision, and safe operating practices. Employee is responsible for performing equipment inspections, assisting with maintenance activities, and supporting street department operations during routine and emergency response situations. This position may assist in manual labor duties as needed.
Detailed Work Activities
The following duties are representative of the work performed and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Operates heavy equipment, to include, but not limited to, heavy excavators, backhoes, motor graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, dump trucks, track hoes, skid steers, tractors, paving equipment, low boy, or horizontal boring machine
Performs routine street maintenance, including patching potholes, grading roads, clearing debris, and repairing shoulders and rights-of-way
Assists with drainage maintenance including cleaning ditches, culverts, storm drains and catch basins
Performs rough carpentry work such as building concrete forms, wooden fences, shipping crates and other work in connection with the construction and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bridges and buildings
Performs such tasks as finishing concrete and setting forms for curbs and gutters
Assists in the installation of traffic signs, barricades and street markings
Loads, hauls, and unloads materials, tools, and equipment
Performs preventative maintenance and daily inspections on assigned equipment and reports mechanical issues or unsafe conditions
Uses hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment in support of departmental operations
Assists with concrete, asphalt, and related construction or repair work
Responds to emergencies including storms, flooding, downed trees, and roadway hazards
Participates in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call work as required
Maintains safe work practices and complies with all applicable safety regulations and departmental procedures
May assist other departments as assigned
Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a standard senior high school or a GED is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license; Class A CDL
Minimum of three years, experience operating listed equipment
Experience in construction, street maintenance, equipment operation, or related field preferred
Physical Requirements: Frequently lifts and carries materials weighing 50 pounds or more
Performs climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and prolonged standing or walking
Works outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of basic street maintenance and construction practices
Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions
Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently
Ability to perform strenuous manual labor in varying weather conditions
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
Basic ability to inspect and maintain equipment
Ability to walk on rough terrain, rock, or sandy soil, in wet or slippery conditions
Ability to enter manholes and work in close enclosed areas
Ability to handle moderate to extreme weather conditions (temperatures, rain, etc.)
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in construction and maintenance environments with exposure to moving machinery, traffic, noise, dust, fumes and inclement weather. Position may require overtime, emergency call-out response, and irregular work hours.
The City of Cullman provides the following benefits for full time employees: Medical and Dental Insurance
AirMed Care Network (free membership for full time employees and their dependents)
Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (free membership for all full time employees)
RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) Retirement Benefits
Paid Life Insurance Coverage
Education Incentives
Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Time Off For Jury Duty
Paid Holidays New Year's Day
MLK
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Worksite address
cullman, AL, 35056, US
Who can apply
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