Job Summary

Under general supervision operates equipment of various sizes and types utilized in the maintenance of City easements, drainage systems, and streets. Visually inspects assigned vehicle and equipment to ensure proper operating condition, informs supervisor and completes shop work order for needed repairs. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Primarily operates street sweeper, dump truck and vac truck.
• Operate other equipment such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dozer and motor grader in support of maintenance and operations.
• Positions safety equipment around work area to include traffic cones and signs.
• Operates emergency signaling equipment and lights when work is in progress.
• Use two-way radio to contact other vehicles, office personnel and supervisor.
• Operates hand and power tools as needed to complete assignments and to clean up work areas.
• Visually inspects vehicle / equipment to ensure signaling and safety equipment is operating properly.
• Checks brakes, tires, and wipers to ensure proper operation and condition.
• Checks fluid levels to include oil, hydraulic, and water; adds fluids as needed.
• Completes shop work order for necessary repairs.
• Ensures that vehicle/equipment is serviced at the designated intervals.
• Inspects trailer connection to ensure lines are properly connected and to ensure electrical lines are functioning with signaling equipment.
• Visually inspects tires to detect worn or damaged areas; using air pressure gauge ensures that tires are inflated to proper levels.
• Inspects outriggers and landing gear to ensure they are in proper position before departure.
• Refuels vehicle and gas powered equipment as needed.
• Clean vehicles and equipment regularly to ensure a pleasing appearance.
• Attends departmental meetings and safety meetings.
• Maintains uniform and safety attire to conform to dress code and safety rules.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Education, GED or equivalent training

Experience
Two years experience

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Class B CDL

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Organization and operational procedures of the Publics Works Department
• Proper operation, use and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Polices, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City

Ability to:

• Read to comprehend operator manuals, directives, gauges and indicators
• Write to complete non-complex forms and records
• Verbally communicate to converse with supervisors, crewmembers and co-workers regarding work related activities
• Utilize math skills to count, add and subtract whole numbers
• Comprehend verbal instructions
• Operate two way radio to communicate with other work crews, supervisors and dispatch
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks
• Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving the safety of self and others
• Work under general supervision and carry out assigned tasks
• Work as a member of a team
• Work non-duty hours, holidays and weekends when necessary to achieve goals
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Outdoors subject to extreme heat, cold and other weather conditions

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Coworkers, Supervisors and PW Superintendent

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Monitors control panel and interprets meter and gauge readings, adjusts gates and valves to regulate the flow of water and maintains log of gauge readings; performs scheduled maintenance of pumps, generators and related equipment, repairs or replaces parts using hand and power tools; tests repaired equipment to ensure proper performance; collects water samples and performs tests prescribed by ADEM, records results and submits necessary reports; studies manuals and related technical literature, attends classes and participates in on-the-job training to prepare for certification exams and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Monitors control panel, conducts on-site observations and interprets meter and gauge readings and test to determine operating conditions.
• Adjusts gates and valves manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of water through plant.
• Starts and stops pumps to control flow of water from river through temporary storage, chemical feed, rapid mix, flocculator, settling basin, filters, post chemical, rapid mix, clear well, and delivery to water mains or storage tanks.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Periodically washes and back washes filters.
• Performs scheduled maintenance of pumps, generates and related water plant equipment.
• Cleans precipitates, such as grit, sludge and debris from processing tanks and basins.
• Observes/listens to operation of equipment and machinery to locate problems.
• Disassembles pumps and similar equipment as necessary to diagnose malfunction and gain access to and remove defective parts.
• May repair or replace parts, using hand and power tools.
• May remove entire equipment or major assembly for repair by vendor.
• Starts and tests repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
• May initiate requisitions for parts or equipment.
• Maintains appropriate maintenance records.
• Takes water samples; may be piped in to laboratory; may collect by hand.
• Performs tests using testing equipment including alkalinity, pH, Carbon Dioxide, Iron, Manganese, Fluoride, saturation, turbidity, color, phosphate, total hardness, calcium hardness, temperature and according to procedures set forth by ADEM.
• Records tests results and submit reports as required.
• Studies manuals and related technical literature.
• Participate in on the-job training under guidance of certified operators.
• Attends classes to maintain certification.
• Cuts grass, trims shrubbery picks up debris and related grounds maintenance tasks.
• Sweeps floors, hoses down walkways, washes and puts away laboratory equipment and performs related housekeeping tasks.
• Performs preventive maintenance services on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs light building maintenance services including painting and minor electrical and mechanical repairs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma

Experience
N/A

Licenses or Certifications Required
Grade IV Water ADEM Certification (or reciprocal level from another state) and valid drivers license from state of issuance

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Water treatment including processes, operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment and laboratory testing procedures
• Organization and operating procedures of Utilities Department
• Municipal water treatment and distribution system
• City of Phenix City procedures and work rules

Ability to:

• Read to comprehend maps, blueprints, procedures, regulations, technical manuals and related highly complex documents
• Write to prepare forms and records, memoranda, reports, schedules and similar documents Utilize math skills to solve problems involving percentages, proportions, rates chemical formulas and algebraic equations
• Verbally communicate to speak to individuals and small groups, talk on telephone and two-way radio
• To perform tests and work with chemical equations
• Utilize computer skills including keyboarding, text processing and use of specialized programs including SCAD used to process water and generate reports
• Apply technical knowledge to make correct operational decisions
• Work as a member of a team
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoors and Outdoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Trainees, Superintendent, Fellow Operators

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under general supervision inspects equipment to ensure signaling and safety equipment is operable, checks for proper fluid levels, reports major equipment malfunctions to foreman, cleans and maintains equipment, operates various hand held tools and machinery to complete repair and construction; gather materials, equipment and tools needed to perform tasks; receives daily work assignments, reviews work orders, inspects work site to determine type of repair or installation needed and performs follow up inspection to ensure work has withheld, positions safety equipment around worksite and operates various equipment and tools in repairing asphalt and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and makes safety checks.
• Using a grease gun performs lubrication services on equipment.
• Checks oil, water and hydraulic fluid levels; adds fluids if needed.
• Performs minor repairs and services on equipment to include replacing blown light bulb and fuses. Inspects tires to ensure no wear or damage is visible; uses air pressure gauge to ensure tires are properly inflated.
• Refuels vehicle and gas powered equipment as needed.
• Ensures that safety equipment such as fire extinguisher, road markers, and flares are on board and serviceable.
• Reports major equipment malfunctions to foreman for repair by shop mechanics.
• Receives instruction on assignments or special projects from supervisor.
• Operates push mower to cut grass around facility grounds; uses string trimmer to cut grass in areas not easily accessible with mower.
• Uses hand clippers to cut vines or other debris.
• Operates jackhammer to cut large areas of concrete or pavement; uses backhoe to load and transport heavy debris.
• Operates concrete saw to cut concrete when repairing sidewalks and driveways.
• Operates backhoe to dig holes, repair or install asphalt for transporting to the landfill.
• Operates other equipment used to lay water lines.
• Uses shovel to fill holes with dirt or gravel; levels and packs surface using hand held packer.
• Operates chain saw to remove low hanging limbs from right-of-ways.
• Uses post hole diggers to dig holes and set poles near hydrants. Forms, mixes and pours concrete to repair areas damaged repairs.
• Receives daily work assignments from supervisor; gathers materials and supplies before leaving for work site.
• Reviews work orders and inspects work site to determine type of repair or installation needed.
• Notifies customer and disconnects water leading to pipe before making repair.
• Measures and marks section of pipe used in repairs and installations.
• Operates pipe saw to cut pipe needed to repair water mains.
• Uses various hand tools to include hammers, wrenches and hand saws to perform pipe fitting installation and repairs.
• When performing new installations lays main pipe and use gland packs to connect and seal pipes. Performs follow up inspection to ensure installation and repairs have withheld.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned or upon request.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Have high school education, GED or demonstrated level of proficiency

Experience
N/A

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Class B CDL state driver’s license

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Water distribution operations installation and maintenance.
• Organization and operational procedures of asphalt repair and construction division of Utilities Department.
• Various tools and equipment including packers, jack hammers and pipe saws.
• Utilities department safety rules and procedures.

Ability to:

• Comprehend directives, forms and other non-complex material.
• Prepare reports, work orders and reports.
• Communication skills to converse with supervisor and co-workers on work related issues.
• Count, add, subtract, divide and perform simple calculations when measuring for pipe fitting. Operate push mower and string trimmer to cut grass around facility grounds.
• Operate jack hammer to cut pavement, concrete and asphalt.
• Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment used in laying water lines.
• Operate chainsaw to remove low hanging limbs and debris.
• Use pipe saw to cut pipes used in installations and repairs.
• Work under general supervision and complete assigned tasks.
• Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving safety and others or efficiency operations.
• Work as a member of a team.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work done primarily outdoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisors, co-workers and other city employees

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant performs clerical, receptionist, bookkeeping and record keeping tasks as related to the job of administrative functions required in the department. The employee is responsible for data entry, filing, correspondence and other related clerical duties to efficiently run the police department. Performs general typing and clerical duties for departmental records keeping, operation and maintenance. Assists with requisitions, request for payments and preparing departmental budget.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Maintains and Assists with the daily duties within the Chief of Police Office under the supervision of the Office Manager.
• Processes payments and assists in monitoring the budget.
• Provides back up as needed to the front desk reception of the Chief of Police and Fire office including greeting visitors and answering multi line phone.
• Performs data entry on bills and budget accounts for Chief of Police office.
• Distributes incoming and outgoing interoffice correspondence.
• Assists with payroll processing.
• Assist in maintaining confidential personnel, disciplinary, legal and administrative information.
• Manage the Chief’s calendar, appointments, meetings and commitments.
• Process and track personnel documents, evaluations, transfers, and other HR-related matters
• Prepare and maintain police academy application and enrollment packets for new hires.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma or GED required

Experience
2+ years front desk experience preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
Notary Public preferred or ability to obtain; Valid Driver’s License from State of Residence.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Usage of various office equipment including copiers, faxes, multi-line phone system and computers
• General accounting principles

Ability to:

• Utilize Microsoft Office programs, namely Word and Excel
• Write clearly to complete reports, receipts, messages
• Utilize math skills to perform basic calculations
• Read to comprehend reports and instructions
• Effectively communicate verbally in person and over the phone
• Be flexible in daily routines
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Police Chief and Police Administrative Staff, Citizens

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

A contractor working for the City of Phenix City will begin striping work at various streets and intersections across the City. Work is expected to begin Monday August 17 and last until the project is completed. Dates and times are subject to change due to weather. During this time delays should be expected, and travel times adjusted accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation. You may contact the Phenix City Engineering Department at 334-448-2760 with any questions.

New traffic striping will be placed along the following roads:

• 10th Avenue South from Seale Road to 6th Place South
• 22nd Avenue from U.S. 80 / U.S. 280 to Sandfort Road
• 17th Avenue / 13th Place from 14th Street to 16th Avenue
• Explorer Drive from Pierce Road to Silver Lake Drive
• Meadowlane Drive from 10th Avenue South to Brickyard Road
• 23rd Court from Sandfort Road to Knowles Road
• 15th Street from 12th Avenue to 14th Avenue
• Intersection of 12th Avenue and Sandfort Road
• Intersection of 12 Court and Sandfort Road
• Intersection of Carriage Drive and Summerville Road
• Intersection of Surrey Lane and Lakewood Drive
• Intersection of 29th Street and 4th Avenue

View the official Media Release.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, in response to a request made by the Planning Commission of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, will meet on the 15th day of September, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST, at the Phenix City Youth Center at 1601 5th Street South, Phenix City, Alabama, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, adopted on the 7th day of January, 2025 so that a tract of land be located in an c-4 Zone (Highway Commercial District), property consists of 1.62+/- acres more or less and is located at 20354 US Highway 280 East Lee County, Timothy O. and Jene J. Greer, owner.

At said meeting all persons desiring to be heard concerning the zoning of the above-described property may appear before the Council at the aforementioned time and place to be heard.

The Public Notice and Ordinance was published in its entirety in the Citizen News on August 13, 2026. A copy of the Ordinance itself can be viewed at the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., EDT.

View the official Public Notice and Ordinance.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, in response to a request made by the Planning Commission of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, will meet on the 15th day of September, 2026, at 6 p.m., Eastern Time, at the Phenix City Youth Center at 1601 5th Street South, Phenix City, Alabama to consider the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama.

The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, adopted on the 7th day of January, 2025, be amended so that the following tract of land be located in a C-4 Zone (Highway Commercial District) instead of a R-3 Zone (High Density Residential District), property is 52+/- acres located at US Highway 280 East, 5B, LLC., owner.

View the official Public Notice.