Location: Montgomery,AL, USA
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to oversee a small crew of semiskilled and unskilled workers andparticipate in maintenance/construction projects in various departments with the City of Montgomery. The major work duties include planning assignments, supervising a crew performing skilled and semi-skilled work, and documenting project activities. The distinguishing characteristic of this classification is Labor Foreman I positions are working supervisors, so they not only perform supervisory duties they also perform duties assigned to their subordinates. The Labor Foreman I must be familiar with all of the tasks assigned to a crew aswell as the equipment operated in order to monitor work progress and train employees in the performance of their duties. Assignments are received at the beginning of the shift and the foreman typically prioritizes the assignments. Supervisors are contactedfor guidance in cases of unexpected occurrences or unanticipated situations. Labor Foremen I are distinguished from Labor Foremen II by the level of skill possessed by subordinates
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of experience as alead worker on a utility, construction, or maintenance crew.NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experiencethat provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the jobwill be considered.
Special Requirements
This positions require possessionof an Alabama Commercial Driver'sLicense as needed to drive and operate city vehicles and equipment.WORKING CONDITIONS:The majority of the jobs requireworking outside which includes traveling over rough, uneven, or rocky surfacesand working in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to elements toinclude heat, cold, rain and dust. All jobs require movement of objectsweighing from 50-70 pounds with assistance; bending or stooping repeatedly overtime; and working with cleaning fluids, chemicals, pesticide, insecticides,paint, cleaning agents or similar solutions. May work some weekends during peakseasons or prior to and after special city events. May work longer than normalregular hours to ensure project completion in a timely manner. Some positionsrequire shift work.PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Physical ability to lift and moveobjects from 50-70 pounds as needed to move materials at work site.Physical abilityto sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, climb ladder, and reach above head repeatedlyfor extended periods of time as needed to complete various work tasks.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill seven (7) vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.The current vacancyis with theCity of Montgomery Parks and Recreation 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 supplementalquestionnaire 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 five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.Complete an online application by visitingMontgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
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 may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment 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).BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)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) ###-####.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.UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.