Careers

Application Information

For an application, you may download the application form (pdf) or pick one up at the City of Decatur Human Resources Department at 610 4th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601. A completed employment application along with a current resume must be submitted by the posted deadline for the position of interest.

Mail to:
Human Resources Department
City of Decatur
P.O. Box 1984
Decatur, AL 35602

Email to:
employment@decatur-al.gov

Recycling Truck Driver

  • Recycling Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2023-124 10/5/2023 Until Filled JOB TITLE Recycling Truck Driver DEPARTMENT 037/Landfill Recycling COD STATUS Full-time SALARY GRADE The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects the...

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Recycling Maintenance Associate

  • Recycling Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2023-133 10/05/2023 Until Filled JOB TITLE Recycling Maintenance Associate DEPARTMENT 037/Landfill Recycling COD STATUS  Full-time SALARY GRADE * *The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects...

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Landfill Maintenance Associate

  • Landfill Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2023-601 10/5/2023 STANDING JOB TITLE Landfill Maintenance Associate DEPARTMENT Sanitary Landfill STATUS Fulltime SALARY GRADE * *The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects the entry...

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Equipment Operator – Street

  • Street Department
  • Standing Application

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE     2023-ST-Multiple 10/2/2023 STANDING POSTING JOB TITLE Equipment Operator DEPARTMENT Street STATUS  Full-time  Classified Service* SALARY Will be determined based on vacancy available. Equipment Operator I – Salary Grade 11 –...

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Parks Maintenance Associate III- Tree

  • Parks & Recreation
  • Open Position
  • Deadline: Jun 30, 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES This position provides experienced, expert level maintenance of city parks and facilities and specifically tree maintenance removal. The incumbent will oversee the maintenance/removal of trees and limbs and installation and maintenance of landscaping, while assisting in...

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Police Officer- Lateral Hire

  • Police Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# 2023- Lateral POSTING DATE       CLOSING DATE 6/1/2023                     Until Filled JOB TITLE Police Officer- Lateral Hire DEPARTMENT 021/Police Officer STATUS  Full-time SALARY GRADE * The City of Decatur...

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Planner/GIS

  • Planning Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2023-218 10/2/2023 STANDING POSTING JOB TITLE Planner/GIS DEPARTMENT 055/Planning STATUS  Full-time  Classified Service   SALARY GRADE ** The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system.  The following reflects the...

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Equipment Operator III

  • Landfill Department
  • Standing Application

Candidates may submit an application for Equipment Operator III. When a spot becomes available, active applications on file will be considered. Application for this position can be made at the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 402 Lee Street, N.E., Decatur,...

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Police Officer

  • Police Department
  • Standing Application

Applications for the Decatur Police Department Academy and lateral transfer candidates are taken year-round. When a position becomes available, those who have an active application on file will be considered. Applications for this position can be made at the Human...

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