City of Birmingham Jobs (10)

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Grade 12

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CLOSE DATE

07 / 17 / 2023

SUMMARY

Security Officers are responsible for providing general security services for county and city facilities to ensure the safety of visitors, employees, and the general public.

Employees in this job class perform a variety of security related duties, including : monitoring surveillance systems for incidents, patrolling buildings and grounds, screening visitors and their possessions prior to them entering buildings and facilities, apprehending / evicting trespassers or suspicious persons from facilities, and providing general assistance to visitors.

Security Officers are required to complete detailed written reports to document any accidents or incidents that occur. Individuals may work days, nights, and / or weekends depending on the facility they are assigned to.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Maintains security of the premises and safety of individuals within and around premises through patrol, intervention, maintenance of certification, and performing security duties as needed to ensure that security and the department are functioning in the most efficient manner possible.
• Inspects grounds and facilities for potential hazards and / or threats (facility damage, leaks, suspicious objects, etc.

to report any issues to the proper authorities.

• Monitors video surveillance system in order to ensure no breach of security and radios other security guards in area relevant information and instructions.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and their belongings in order to prevent passage of prohibited items (i.

e., scissors, knives, guns, etc.) into restricted areas.

• Communicates various information to coworkers, supervisors and the general public, by documenting incidents and accidents and addressing citizen(s) questions.
• Contacts local law enforcement when required (e.g., use of force incidents, detentions / arrests, weapons, active threats to public safety) to resolve issue(s) outside capability or policy for s.
• Creates various reports (e.g., incident reports, accident reports, daily activity / observation report, etc.) to submit to supervisors for review.
• Maintains records to ensure they are up-to-date and available upon request to provide information about facilities, incidents that may have occurred, or any other applicable information.
• Monitors traffic and parking lots around buildings to provide security and assistance to the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain an Alabama pistol permit.
• Work experience providing security of persons and / or property in a public or private environment (e.g., businesses, courthouse, airport, hospital, museum, jails, prisons etc.).
• Work experience creating documentation for the purpose of reporting or recording incidents (e.g., writing reports to document incidents / events).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previously or currently certified as law enforcement officer or corrections officer (e.g., APOST or APOST-C).
• Experience using computer and word processing to write documents (ex. memos, reports, schedules).
• Experience using computer to send written communications via electronic communications (email).

COMPETENCIES :

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Learning & Memory. Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES :

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and / or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and / or institutions.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, both criminal and non-criminal, to gather information in the case of missing, unclear, or misconstrued information.
• Knowledge of firearms safety procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed primarily in and around employer-owned facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, public works facilities, etc.

Work involves the use of standard office equipment, as well as the use of equipment typically used in security operations.

May be required to occasionally deal with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and may be exposed to potential and real physical violence.

Employees in this class may also be required to work nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Job may require applying self-defense and restraint tactics to defend oneself from physical attack.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

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Grade 16

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CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2023

SUMMARY

Public Safety Dispatchers support public safety agencies by receiving emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio messages in a communication center, entering all requests for service into the computer aided dispatch (CAD), and dispatching public safety personnel as warranted.

Employees in this job class provide information and referrals to citizens for non-emergency calls. Work is performed in a call center setting and employees operate a technological work station to include the simultaneous operation of multiple computer monitors, video monitors, telephones, two-way-radios, etc.

Public Safety Dispatchers do not supervise others. Work is reviewed by the shift supervisor by playing back recorded calls and checking records for accuracy and correctness.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Answers and manages calls to allow effective communication and response of emergency responders (i.e., police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS)) for citizens during emergency situations.
• Provides information and referrals to citizens, public safety personnel, media, etc. by responding to calls involving non-emergency situations.
• Operates technology-based work station that includes multiple video monitors, multiple software programs running simultaneously, a personal computer, phone lines, headsets, and alarm boards in order to receive, forward, and monitor calls for services.
• Dispatches public safety personnel (i.e., police, fire, and medical emergency) and informs responding units of pertinent information regarding emergency situations.
• Monitors responses of public safety personnel and activities of other dispatchers to track progress, maintain communications, and ensure personnel safety.
• Accesses and maintains suspect and / or incident information by running database queries, updating databases, completing reports / logs, and filing documentation.
• Monitors the functions of the detention center and ensures inmate safety and well-being.
• Trains new employees, interns, or temporary employees how to perform the job to ensure employees are able to appropriately handle emergency calls and provide citizen and emergency personnel with necessary information.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as attending meetings, handling incoming and outgoing monies for reports, monitoring the weather, and updating information.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and / or guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• Experience in a customer service-oriented position (e.g., interacting with people, providing information and / or a service).
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving violent offenses or issues of moral turpitude.
• Willing to submit to a general and criminal background check.
• Willing to work an 8- or 12-hour shift on any shift or day (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays) and overtime as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience as a public safety dispatcher.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.
• Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) certification.
• Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) certification.
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

COMPETENCIES :

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Creativity & Innovation.
• Customer Service.
• Learning & Memory.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Sensory Abilities.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES :

• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations for dealing with confidential case material.
• Knowledge of appropriate citizen interactions when dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology.
• Knowledge of dispatch codes used in dispatching public safety information.
• Knowledge of public safety terminology used by public safety agencies.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a call center setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Job requires working holidays, overtime (e.g., in the morning, during lunch, or after normal working hours), and / or nights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

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Grade 14

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CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

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Grade 14

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CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 24

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CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2023

SUMMARY

Electricians perform professional electrical maintenance and repair of equipment and fixtures in public buildings and structures, or they may repair high voltage industrial electrical systems and equipment such as large motors, fans, pumps, and various other computer controlled industrial size electrical equipment in a large building or industrial setting.

Electricians plan and carry out their assignments, resolve most of the conflicts that arise, coordinate the work with others, and interpret policy on their own initiative in terms of established objectives.

Work assignments are received through work orders and verbally. Work is performed independently with latitude for determining materials.

Work is subjected to inspection by a supervisor and inspectors from the local jurisdiction during construction and upon completion, and Electricians keep their supervisor informed on the progress of assigned tasks.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Turns breaker switches off and locks switches out in order to allow for electrical repairs.
• Tests electrical components and wiring using appropriate equipment such as volt-meters, ohmmeters, thermal guns, and frequency meters.
• Repairs, overhauls and maintains transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical and commercial grade equipment.
• Repairs and maintains emergency power generation systems including switch gear and generators.
• Tests high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems, and electronic equipment boards.
• Maintains and repairs high voltage (i.e., >

4160V) wiring systems and associated equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance by checking the general condition of the equipment and the operating specs (e.

g., timing on controllers, temperature and moisture levels of equipment, functioning of all bearings on motors, checks for loose connections).

Repairs and maintains industrial power generation and associated power distribution systems including switch gear and generators.

Diagnoses and repairs problems with relay logic control systems.

• Installs transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical equipment in new or existing facilities.
• Installs electrical systems, fixtures, and associated equipment in keeping with all applicable local, state, and / or federal codes.
• Reviews blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications in order to plan installation of electrical systems.
• Integrates new electrical systems including wiring, breaker boxes, fixtures, equipment, and / or heavy machinery into existing facilities.
• Pulls motors and replaces them in order to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Connects electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, permits, or other necessary documentation.
• Reads and interprets information on blueprints and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot problems with equipment or integrate new equipment with existing systems.
• Interacts with various individuals from different agencies (e.g., Alabama Power) to perform work as needed (e.g., coordinate power shut off, adapt equipment, etc.).
• Conducts annual inspections of high voltage sites in jurisdiction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

• Driver's License.
• Journeyman’s Electrician Card from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.
• Experience reading a ladder diagram used to document industrial control logic systems, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment.
• Experience using Industrial electrical work, such as work with motor drive units, variable frequency drive, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and medium and high voltage switch gear.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

None.

COMPETENCIES :

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Leadership & Management.
• Learning & Memory.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Sensory Abilities.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES :

• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles as applied to the design and installation of mechanical equipment and systems in buildings.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring in order to install and repair various electrical components.
• Knowledge of general mechanical principles (e.g., function of system, gear and belt rotations, and speed variability and timing).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions when working near utility lines (e.g., power, gas, water, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities such as workshop and in field locations such as external places of business or construction worksites.
• Work involves use of various hand tools such as plyers and screwdrivers and electrical measuring equipment such as a multimeter.
• Work requires exposure to live 120V and 240V electrical circuits.
• May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 14

Click for Salary Ranges

CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 14

Click for Salary Ranges

CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 14

Click for Salary Ranges

CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 14

Click for Salary Ranges

CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees : Do not apply through this site.

If you are a current Merit System employee, please click to log into

the internal career site.

Grade 14

Click for Salary Ranges

CLOSE DATE

12 / 31 / 2022

SUMMARY

Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy-duty truck that requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport, and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. Truck Drivers are responsible for driving a heavy duty truck which requires a CDL (commercial Drivers License) to pick up, transport and deliver personnel, materials, and / or equipment to and from work sites.

Employees in this job class are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of an assigned truck and for performing or scheduling its preventive maintenance and repairs.

Work may involve the responsibility of overseeing and / or assisting a small crew of skilled and / or unskilled employees engaged in manual labor in maintenance or construction activities.

Employees in this class are responsible for documenting daily activities through written reports. While a Truck Driver may serve as a crew leader depending on their assignment, these assignments do not usually include the full range of supervisory responsibility.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Conducts pre-trip inspection on heavy-duty trucks by checking for needed maintenance and ensuring components on trucks are in good working order prior to operating the truck.
• Reviews work orders and meets with supervisor to determine supplies, equipment and personnel needed on worksite and oversees the loading of equipment to ensure it is properly secured prior to departure.
• Operates a heavy-duty truck in order to transport and deliver personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares for work at worksites by ensuring safety equipment is worn, unloading supplies and equipment, ensuring flaggers are set up properly to direct traffic around the work site, and ensuring the safety of crew members on the worksite.
• Oversees and assists crews performing activities such as maintaining / clearing right-of-ways, brush and trash removal, removal of dead animals from roads, patching and repairing roads, etc.
• Performs wrap-up activities at the conclusion of each day such as post-trip inspection, gathering tools, completing daily worksheets, and refueling equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application.

Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification.

Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Unrestricted Class B CDL (certified to operate manual transmission).
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Experience operating a loader.

COMPETENCIES :

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers / names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.

e., fire apparatus, tractors, and backhoes).

Knowledge of techniques for securing equipment and tools safely and correctly on trucks and trailers (e.g., using chains, octopus-straps, and binders).

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.
• Work involves operating heavy equipment such as trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.

as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER : This job description 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.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.

The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.