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Construction Worker - City of Vestavia Hills

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$20 – $31 an hour
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pbjcal median: 13 days open

The posting

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

11/06/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 15

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Vestavia Hills is seeking Construction Workers to perform work that involves general or specialized duties in construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, large pipe installation, cast in place concrete construction and other constructions projects. Work entails the use of pre-cast box culverts and pre-cast wings in the construction of bridges and culverts. Work assignments are received in the form of specific instruction pertaining to desired results and work safety methods. Employees in this classification receive continuing or individual assignments by the supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. Employees are given additional specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments by the supervisor. Employees use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions. Work is reviewed by observation of results obtained through on-site inspection by an inspector; the supervisor assures that the work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions, established procedures, and guidelines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Vestavia Hills provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$20.15 - $31.26

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

  • Work experience pouring and finishing concrete (e.g., sidewalks, curb and gutter, slabs).
  • Work experience using hand tools and power tools to build vertical and horizontal forms for concrete work.
  • Work experience laying masonry (e.g., mixing mortor, laying brick and/or block).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Leads the layout, construction, and maintenance of bridges and box culverts by directing the use of power tools, construction equipment, and concrete work in order to ensure safe roadways and properly channel the flow of water under roadways.
  • Leads the building, erection, and removal of wooden forms made of plywood, 2x4’s, or other form types by directing the use of tools such as hammers, power saws, tape measures, levels, and framing squares in order to prepare for precise concrete pours.
  • Leads the fabrication of steel cages to be placed inside forms in order to reinforce and stabilize concrete structures.
  • Leads the mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete to construct a variety of structures (e.g., wing walls, head walls, sidewalks, driveways, slabs, retaining walls, building foundations, curbs and gutters, and drop-inlets) in order to complete construction projects to specification.
  • Participates and assists in the installation of guardrails by following Department of Transportation guidelines and project specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and guardrail components in order to enhance highway safety.
  • Maintains a safe work environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective equipment and adhering to established safety guidelines in order to ensure the safety of personnel, the public, and equipment.
  • Constructs brick and concrete block headwalls by preparing footings, mixing mortar, and laying masonry to prevent erosion around pipes, stabilize banks, and hold backfill around culverts or cross drains.
  • Acts as a lead worker of peer or support staff by assigning and reviewing work tasks, facilitating training, and providing feedback using policies, procedures, tools, and directives from management in order to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with established requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing more than 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near bodies of water, earth excavations, and roadway traffic.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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