Environmental Services Worker

CITY OF DOTHAN

Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, AL 36303

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Environmental Services Worker I

SALARY

$18.78 - $30.04/Hour

• CLOSING DATE: 5/29/2026

This position accompanies a solid waste collection truck on an assigned route to assist in the collection of solid waste and recyclables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

Eighteen (18) months current and continuous experience as Environmental Services Worker II with the City of Dothan Public Works Department with a fully competent or higher score on the most recent performance appraisal; and

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher.

OR

Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

Twelve (12) months experience driving trash/garbage trucks, picking up residential or commercial trash/garbage; and

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher.

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver license preferred.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Employees are required to complete Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record (PBA 09/10/01).

Employees are required to obtain and maintain a permit for a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within (30) days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.)

Employees are required to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).

Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of their final grade and the other 50% will be based on the Physical Ability/Agility course/test.

Physical

Ability/Agility testing is scheduled for June 9, 2026.** Email notification inviting you to self-schedule your slot for the Physical Ability/Agility Examination will go out at a later date. You MUST self-schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test.

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing ***email_hidden***.

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing ***email_hidden***.

For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothans website at and click the employment link.