Labor Supervisor (Non CDL) - City of Vestavia Hills

Personnel Board of Jefferson County · Merit System · $48,505–$75,254 (stated in the posting)

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TARGET CLOSE DATE:

11/06/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 18

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Labor Supervisors for the City of Vestavia Hills supervise crews performing skilled and unskilled manual labor in maintenance and construction activities, including the maintenance, repair, and care of public works, utilities, parks, and other facilities. Incumbents participate in the work and perform the more skilled or difficult tasks as needed. Work involves addressing a variety of problems and situations in accordance with established criteria and exercising discretion in carrying out assignments based on written and oral instructions. Employees receive assignments from a supervisor who establishes objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guidance on unusual situations without clear precedents. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and consistency with established practices and policies through on-site observation and inspection.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Vestavia Hills provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefit 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:

$48,505 - $75,254

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Driver's license
Experience leading labor crews by assigning and reviewing tasks and determining equipment and material needs for various projects.
Experience implementing standard traffic safety protocols and utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working at construction sites and around traffic.
Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, shovels, blowers, etc.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Directs and participates in County cemetery burials by using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
Directs and participates in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalks by preparing surfaces for work, monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
Coordinates the daily activities of construction crews by reviewing work orders and assigning work, coordinating efforts across departments, and preparing the truck, equipment, materials, and tools for the day in order to complete daily tasks.
Directs and participates in park/general services maintenance activities by monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
Prepares the crew, equipment, and materials upon arrival at worksite by ensuring safety protocol is followed, delegating tasks for completion, observing work being performed, and communicating with those on-site in order to ensure that work is performed according to standards and procedures.
Directs and participates in refuse and recycle collection and transport activities according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Directs and participates in grass mowing and other activities along highways and rights-of-ways monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
Participates in street/road paving and maintenance activities by ensuring that crews and workers are performing work according to appropriate guidelines and standards through observation of work and/or performing various tasks along with the crew in an effort to complete projects.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 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 roadway traffic, etc.

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 accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org 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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