What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I (CDL) or Road Technician (non-CDL) position at Cullman County Commission?
CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Cullman County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other protected status.
VACANCY POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE
NON-EXEMPT
POSITION
6/22/2026
POSTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
(POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS)
JOB TITLE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (CDL) or ROAD TECHNICIAN (NON CDL)
DEPARTMENT ROAD DEPARTMENT – DISTRICT 1 (WEST SIDE)
STATUS Full-time Part-time Temporary/Seasonal
PAY GRADE Grade C4, Step TBD or Grade C3, Step TBD (based on skills/experience)
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
The employee operates trucks and a variety of other less complex road construction
equipment or may operate heavy equipment to perform semi-skilled work in a training
mode. Performs routine manual labor as required. Position requires CDL License
within 6-months of employment. Other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR POSITION
- Ability to operate and perform operator maintenance and small repairs on trucks,
light tractors, graders, and backhoe.
- Ability to operate tractor with large mowing attachments or implements to clean
and clear right-of-way.
- Ability to operate compactor roller to compact surfaces, pull grid roller prior to
paving.
- Ability to operate a bucket truck and dump truck.
- Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, including (but not limited to) operating
a chain saw, using axe, bush axe and saw to clear brush; loading and unloading
heavy construction materials, shoveling asphalt, dirt, rocks, etc.; installing and
cleaning drainpipes.
- A Class “A” CDL is required for Equipment Operator I.
- A driving record that meets standards set by the county’s insurance carrier.
This is a “safety-sensitive” position. Successful candidate must pass a pre-
employment drug test and will be subject to random unannounced drug testing
throughout employment with the County in a “safety-sensitive” position.
EDUCATION Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
Employment applications are available on our website at www.co.cullman.al.us , or
from the Personnel Department at the County Courthouse, 500 2nd Ave SW-Room 109,
Cullman, AL 35055.
Completed employment application, with current resume (if applicable) must be
returned to the Cullman County Commission Personnel Department. May be delivered
in person or:
Mailed to: 500 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Emailed to: personnel@co.cullman.al.us
Faxed to: (256) 775-4670
The Personnel Department may be contacted at (256) 775-4884