Laborer - Streets & Sanitation

Posted: 09/14/2026

Closes: Open Until Position Filled

Laborer (Streets & Sanitation - Public Works Department)

$14.37/hour and Benefits Package

The City of Bay Minette is accepting applications for the full-time position of Laborer (Streets & Sanitation).

Summary

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with the general activities of the Public Works Department.

(The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.)

• Performs manual work functions associated with Public Works and other street and/or grounds maintenance, to include mowing, edging, raking, trimming trees, removing trash/branches from grounds, cleaning/sweeping walkways and parking lots, digging holes/trenches, repairing roads, ditches, storm drains, and riding a garbage and/or limb truck.
• Operates/maintains various pieces of machinery, equipment and tools used in maintenance activities, to include a service truck, mower, bushhog, weed eater, blower, sprayer, hoe, shovel, rake, edger, cleaning tools/supplies, and construction tools.
• Performs maintenance and repair, using various pieces of equipment and tools, to include cleaning and trash disposal.
• Performs various housekeeping tasks, to include cleaning/maintaining restrooms, cleaning shop areas, sweeping parking lots/walkways, and emptying trash containers.
  
• Maintains a safe work environment at all times.
• Transports equipment, supplies, and parts.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, specifically cleaning, servicing, maintaining fluid level, changing oil, sharpening blades, and checking tires.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous commercial experience in small tractor operations is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to perform manual labor tasks and operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools, including dump truck, refuse packer truck, shovel, rake, mechanic tools, and two-way radio.
• Physical demand requirements for some positions within this classification may at times be at levels of those for heavy work.
• This job is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Benefits for Full Time Employees of the City of Bay Minette:

• 14 paid holidays for FY 2025-26
• Paid vacation per year (accrued by pay period)
• Paid sick leave per year (accrued by pay period)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance available
• Delta Dental Insurance available
• Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) Retirement (Tier 1 agency - retire at any age with 25 years of service or at age 60 with 10 years of service)
• Life Insurance - $15,000 provided for employee with no premium
• AirMed Air Transportation provided for residents of household
• VSP Vision Insurance Available
• Flexible Spending Account available
• Municipal Pool summer membership for household
• Employee discount for Holly Hills Golf Course membership
• Other supplemental insurance plans are available for those employees interested.

Ways to apply and Important Information:

• Apply online at Careers with the City of Bay Minette.
• Visit our office at 301 D'Olive Street in Bay Minette.
• Be sure to fully complete your application and provide all requested information, including all work experience.
  
• Resumes, transcripts, certifications, or other job related information can be emailed to the Human Resources Department completion of an application.
• Contact the Human Resources Department, for any questions at HRInfo@BayMinette.gov.

The City of Bay Minette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.