Construction Worker

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Perform general or specialized construction and maintenance work on bridges, culverts, large pipe installation, cast-in-place concrete construction, and other construction projects .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeVestavia Hills • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in concrete pouring and finishing, masonry work, and construction safety practices. Proficient in using hand and power tools for various construction tasks while maintaining a safe work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Concrete Pouring And FinishingMasonry WorkUse Of Hand ToolsUse Of Power ToolsConstruction Safety Practices

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Hard Skills

Concrete MixingConcrete FinishingMasonry LayingForm ConstructionSteel Cage FabricationBridge ConstructionCulvert InstallationGuardrail InstallationLifting And Carrying Heavy ObjectsOutdoor Worksite Operations

Soft Skills

Task AssignmentTraining FacilitationFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsConstruction Equipment

Industry Keywords

ConstructionSafety GuidelinesDepartment Of TransportationConcrete StructuresHazardous Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general or specialized construction and maintenance work on bridges, culverts, large pipe installation, cast-in-place concrete construction, and other construction projects
Layout, construct, and maintain bridges and box culverts
Build, erect, and remove wooden forms for precise concrete pours
Fabricate steel cages to reinforce and stabilize concrete structures
Mix, pour, and finish concrete for wing walls, head walls, sidewalks, driveways, slabs, retaining walls, foundations, curbs, gutters, and drop-inlets
Assist with guardrail installation according to Department of Transportation guidelines and project specifications
Maintain a safe work environment by wearing protective equipment and following safety guidelines
Construct brick and concrete block headwalls by preparing footings, mixing mortar, and laying masonry
Lead peer or support staff by assigning and reviewing tasks, facilitating training, and providing feedback
Use hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, and standard office equipment
Work assignments are reviewed through on-site inspection and supervisory review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work experience pouring and finishing concrete (e.g., sidewalks, curb and gutter, slabs)
Work experience using hand tools and power tools to build vertical and horizontal forms for concrete work
Work experience laying masonry (e.g., mixing mortor, laying brick and/or block)
Ability to perform occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing more than 50 lbs.
Ability to work primarily at outdoor worksites, including roadways and construction sites
Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions, including extreme temperatures, bodies of water, earth excavations, and roadway traffic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Equal employment opportunities