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The City of Birmingham seeking qualified applicants

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.