Labor Foreman I (PickUp Crew)

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to oversee a small crew of semiskilled and unskilled workers in performing grounds maintenance tasks such as debris removal, street clean-up, and landscape maintenance.  The major work duties include planning assignments, supervising a crew performing skilled and semi-skilled work, and documenting project activities.  The Labor Foreman I position is a working supervisor position.  Incumbents not only perform supervisory duties, but also perform the duties assigned to their subordinates.  The Labor Foreman I must be familiar with all of the tasks assigned to a crew as well as the equipment operated in order to monitor work progress and train employees in the performance of their duties. The job incumbent is supervised by the Street Construction Supervisor.

One year of experience performing grounds maintenance tasks such as debris removal, street clean-up, and landscape maintenance.  Must possess a valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License “Class B” endorsement.

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record in order to operate City vehicles.  On-call 24 hours as needed for special events, projects, and emergencies. Must be willing to work outdoors to include traveling over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and working in a variety of weather conditions.  Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, sit for extended periods of time and lift objects weighing from 50-70 pounds with assistance.  May be required work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed to perform job duties.

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Maintenance Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than six qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are six or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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