What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (Public Works) position at City of Dothan?
**CITY OF DOTHAN**
Personnel Department
126 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36303
http://www.dothan.org
Invites Applications For The Position Of
Equipment Operator II (Public Works)
**SALARY**
$18.78 - $30.40 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); **and**
Nine (9) months recent experience in the operation of equipment (ex. skid steer, mini excavator, tractor, bush hog).
Condition Of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer
Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.
Necessary Special Requirements
Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
Employees are required to obtain a Class A (UNRESTRICTED) Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)
In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.
An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.
An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.
Application / Examination
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 40% of the final grade. The skills test will comprise the other 60% of the final grade.
The skills test for the position of Equipment Operator II (Public Works) is scheduled for **October 28th or 29th, 2025.**
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the skills test. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.
You will be allowed twenty-four (24) minutes to complete two (2) stations. Plan to be at the testing site for a few hours.
NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the test on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.
Please advise us if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this test by emailing jobs@dothan.org no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.
For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan's website at http://www.dothan.org and click the employment link.
Personnel Department
126 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36303
http://www.dothan.org
Invites Applications For The Position Of
Equipment Operator II (Public Works)
**SALARY**
$18.78 - $30.40 Hourly
- CLOSING DATE:**10/14/2025
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); **and**
Nine (9) months recent experience in the operation of equipment (ex. skid steer, mini excavator, tractor, bush hog).
Condition Of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer
Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.
Necessary Special Requirements
Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
Employees are required to obtain a Class A (UNRESTRICTED) Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)
In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.
An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.
An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.
Application / Examination
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 40% of the final grade. The skills test will comprise the other 60% of the final grade.
The skills test for the position of Equipment Operator II (Public Works) is scheduled for **October 28th or 29th, 2025.**
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the skills test. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.
You will be allowed twenty-four (24) minutes to complete two (2) stations. Plan to be at the testing site for a few hours.
NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the test on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.
Please advise us if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this test by emailing jobs@dothan.org no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.
For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan's website at http://www.dothan.org and click the employment link.
Salary : $19 - $30
