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Equipment Operator

Beginning Salary:$23.00-25.00 per hour

Summary: This is semi-skilled manual labor. Employees in this class require manipulative skill at what could be generally categorized as the journeyman level. It requires some electrical and mechanical maintenance skills. It involves both light and heavy physical labor in testing, operation, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage systems and components. The employee is expected to work with a minimum of supervision. Most work will be assigned in a priority order by the supervisor. However, the employee will be required to schedule routine, repetitive type work such as preventive maintenance, on a regular basis. The employee must be capable of working at considerable heights above the ground.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Check all sewerage lift stations for proper operation daily, to include recording of elapsed time meters, test operation of pumps, and note general condition.
• Check sewerage treatment plant for proper operation daily, to include influent and effluent pumps, influent screens, air pumps, aerators, and scrapers.
• Check water well for proper operation daily, to include pump motor, lime and chlorine dispensers, record elapsed time meters, change chart recorder, record pressure and totalizer meters, and note general condition.
• Check elevated water storage tank for level, condition, and repair or replace contacts, probes, etc., to maintain proper operation.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair plumbing problems in both water and sewerage systems.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair mechanical problems in both water and sewerage systems.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair electrical problems, utilizing appropriate test instruments, in both water and sewerage systems. Recommend hiring of electrician when appropriate.
• Cut grass and trim shrubbery with power, push and riding, mowers and power tools; rake and trim grounds around utility locations.
• Operate backhoe or other powered digging equipment to expose water and sewerage lines for repair.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2. Two (2) years of experience in the utility field
3. Obtain specialty certification, must be able to obtain within two (2) years.
4. Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States.
5. A criminal background check will be performed for this position.
6. Must have valid Alabama driver’s license and good driving record. CDL preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use.
• Ability to proficiently and safely operate a backhoe.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard precautions of the work involved.
• Ability to proficiently and safely operate a backhoe.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to establish periodic preventive maintenance work.
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Ability to translate rough instructions into completed project.
• Ability to work at considerable heights above ground.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of time sitting and standing. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment may become stressful at times. It includes working in various weather conditions and potentially working at considerable heights above ground, as well as tight spaces.

Animal Control Officer

Beginning Salary:$15.00 per hour

Building Custodian

Beginning Salary: $12.50 per hour

The building custodian under general supervision, prepares cleaning solutions; performs cleaning tasks to include furnishings, equipment, windows, doors, restrooms, walls, and maintains floors.  The building custodian will also collect trash and empty garbage.  This position maintains the grounds surrounding the building. 

Applicant should have considerable knowledge of cleaning methods as well as grounds maintenance.

This position may require prolonged periods of standing, bending, pulling, and reaching.   Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  The work environment may become stressful at times.   Applicant must be able to work varied shift schedules.

Qualifications are that the applicant be a high school graduate or have their GED.

Fire Medic III (Full-Time)

Beginning Salary: $18.00 per hr + hazard duty pay

This position will be divided between fire suppression and emergency medical services.   Fire-Medics will handle both types of emergencies, fire and ambulance.  Applicants will work in unity with the volunteer members of the fire department.   Applicant must be an Alabama State Certified Firefighter and an Alabama State Certified EMT III level.   Applicant will provide medical care and firefighting protection to the citizens of the City of Millbrook and it’s police jurisdiction. 

This position will also require applicant to perform vehicle maintenance, station maintenance, and other non emergency duties as prescribed by the Fire Chief.  Applicant will perform fire inspections on building and dwellings as well as inspections of fire hydrants and fire prevention classes for the public.

This position may require prolonged periods of time sitting and standing.  This position will require some heavy lifting.  The work environment may become stressful at times.  Applicant must be able to work shift schedules, to include weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications are that applicant be an Alabama State Certified Firefighter and Alabama State Certified EMT III level.

Police Officer

Beginning Salary:              $22.00 per hour + Hazard Duty Pay

This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.  This position normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties in a designated area on an assigned shift and which may be performed in cruiser cars, on motorcycles, or on foot.  This position may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.  This employee may be assigned to work on special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed officer.

Applicants must have some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures and ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations.  Applicant should have some knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of important buildings.  This person should be able to remember names, faces, and details of incidents and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  This person must develop skill in the use of firearms.  This person must be able to deal courteously, but firmly with the public.  This person must be able to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. 

Qualifications are that the applicant be a high school graduate.  Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.  Applicant shall meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Law (State of Alabama Act No. 1981, H. 732, 1971 regular session).