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May 07, 2026

Library Page (Part-Time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

External

Announcement Date:  April 28, 2026

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

Announcement Type:  External

Announcement Number:  26-09

Job Title:  Library Page (Part-Time)

Department:  Library

FLSA Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Nature of Work: 

The Library Page supports operations by shelving materials, maintaining shelf order, and assisting at the public service desk only as needed.  This role is primarily focused on keeping the library’s collection organized and accessible.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director and general supervisor on the Director                                 

Essential Functions:

  • Shelve returned library materials promptly and accurately.
  • “Read” (check) shelves to ensure materials are in proper order.
  • Keep shelves and displays straighten and tidy.
  • Shift materials as needed to prevent overcrowding.
  • Assist with materials pull lists (holds, discards, etc.)
  • Assist circulation desk at designated times or as needed.
  • Assist with basic closing tasks as directed.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Director of Library Services or immediate supervisor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and math.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of library material categorization within areas such as fiction, non-fiction, and reference.
  • Strong computer and technology skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to demonstrate accuracy in shelving and attention to detail.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to explain rules, polices, and procedures of the Guntersville Pubic Library to patrons and general public in a polite and helpful manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, patrons, general public, and those in the course of work.
  • Ability to be reliable and punctual.
  • Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as scheduled.

Minimum Qualification:

  • Current high school or college student (must be as least 16 years of age).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds.   Ability to stand for at least an hour at a time.   Ability to reach heights of 72 inches on a frequent basis.  Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, push, and pull on a frequent basis.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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May 07, 2026

Driver (Part-Time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

External

Announcement Date:  May 5, 2026

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

Announcement Type:  External

Announcement Number:  26-10

Job Title:  Driver (Part-Time)

Department:  Public Transportation

FLSA Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Nature of Work:

This is a part-time (29 hours or less) position that is responsible for transporting passengers throughout the county as needed and assisting with boarding or de-boarding when necessary.  Also requires accurate record keeping by completing daily trip logs.  This position receives supervision from the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities:

  1. Operates public transportation bus within county district transporting passengers to and from destinations.
  2. Collects fares.
  3. Maintain accurate records pertaining to mileage, time, etc.
  4. Provide assistance to elderly/handicap passengers when needed.
  5. Complete pre-trip vehicle inspection and report any needed repairs to Transportation Director.
  6. Answers phone and schedules patron pick-ups as needed.
  7. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Director of Transportation.   It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Knowledge of traffic rules and regulation and ability to demonstrate such knowledge.
  2. Skilled in the safe driving and operation of bus on public streets and highways.
  3. Ability to keep accurate records within department.
  4. Ability to communicate written and orally.
  5. Ability to work basic math computations.
  6. Ability to work flexible hours
  7. Ability to understand and follow simple oral & written instructions.
  8. Ability to operate handicap lift and manual door of bus.
  9. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, bus patrons, general public and those contacted in the course of work.
  10. Ability to be helpful, courteous and deal tactfully with bus patrons and general public.

Minimum Qualification:

  1. Must possess valid Driver’s License with driving record suitable for insurability.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Apr 15, 2026

Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

External

Announcement Date:  April 15, 2026

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

Announcement Type:  External

Announcement Number:  26-08

Job Title:  Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

Department:  Parks & Recreation

FLSA Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Nature of Work

This is a manual labor position associated with the maintenance and care of the Guntersville Parks & Recreation department which include, but not limited to, athletic fields, parks, buildings, and facilities. Depending on assignment, may require the operation of a variety of powered equipment along with manual labor associated with the repair, maintenance, and daily operations of the department. This position may require some weekend and/or holiday work.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Supervisor and general supervision of the Director of Parks & Recreation.

Essential Functions:

  • Operates weed eater, trim shrubs, rake leaves and policies outside areas keeping clean of trash and debris. 
  • Cleans restrooms, replaces lavatory supplies and disposes of trash and waste.
  • Assist with sports field prep and maintenance as needed.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the direction of the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Supervisor or Director.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials & equipment.
  • Skilled in the operation of hand and powered equipment.
  • Skilled in the use of a variety of manual hand tools.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to be helpful, courteous and deal tactfully with P & R patrons and general public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, park patrons, general public, and those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least sixteen years of age.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sufficient physical strength to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, stretch, reach, feel, grasp, handle, lift, push, pull, manual dexterity, and visual acuity at a level to operate motor vehicles.
  • Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual labor, to work in very cold and hot temperatures and to work in inclement weather.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Mar 27, 2026

Laborer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Internal/External

Announcement Date:  March 26, 2026

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

Announcement Type:  Internal/External

Announcement Number:  26-07

Job Title:  Laborer

Department:  Street/Maintenance

FLSA Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours:  6 AM – 4:30 PM, M-T

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Description

Nature of Work

This position involves manual laborer associated with the mowing, cleaning, maintenance and care of city streets and properties.  Work involves mowing, weed eating, raking, and cleaning of city streets and right-of-ways, city cemetery, city facilities, and other city maintained properties.  Work is performed under the direction of a crew leader.  Work is performed and reviewed under the direct supervision of the Street/Maintenance Assistant Supervisor, and general supervision under the Street/Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Mows grass, weed eats, rakes leaves and debris, trim shrubs, and polices outside areas and keeps clean of trash and debris; removes refuse, limbs and leaves from streets, right-of ways, and drainage.
  • Operates light powered equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws, chain saws, and other similar powered equipment used in support of department.
  • Uses shovels, rakes, brooms, and other similar manual hand tools used in support of department.
  • Applies herbicides and pesticides as needed.
  • Performs foot detail for manual cleaning and litter pickup.
  • Performs limited custodial work in support of cleaning and maintenance of Public Works facilities and grounds.
  • Maintains mowers and tools (powered and manual) and other equipment: makes simple field adjustments and repairs as needed.
  • Assist in storm clean up as needed resulting from inclement weather.
  • Assist in special events set-up as needed or required.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Street Maintenance Supervisor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance and detail work.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of powered and hand tools.
  • Skilled in the proper use of manual cleaning and maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, rakes, shovels, trimmers, and brooms.
  • Skilled in the proper us of a variety of light powered equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws, and chain saws.
  • Ability to make simple field repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
  • Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions.
  • Ability to work overtime when needed to include weekends, holidays, and weather related emergencies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, general public, and those in contact in the course of work.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

  •  Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a driving record suitable for insurability.

Physical Requirements

  • Sufficient physical to lift and carry at least 80 pounds; ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time;  ability to sit, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, stretch, reach, feel, grasp, handle, lift, push, pull, manual dexterity, and visual acuity at a level to operate motor vehicles.
  • Stamina to work in very cold and hot temperatures and inclement weather.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Feb 13, 2026

Applicants for 2 School Board Vacancies 

The City of Guntersville is now accepting applicants for 2 vacant positions on the Guntersville City School Board. The first term will run through April 2030 and the other thru April 2031. Applicants may send letter of interest along with their resume to Mayor Leigh Dollar at mayordollar@guntersvilleal.gov or info@guntersvilleal.gov . They can also be mailed or hand delivered to City Hall at 341 Gunter Ave, Guntersville AL, Attention Mayor Dollar. The letter of interest and resume must be submitted no later than February 27th, 2026 at 4:30pm.

Candidates are required to live within the City limits of Guntersville, be a person of good moral character, obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent, not be employed by the city board of education, not serving on the governing board of a private elementary or secondary educational institution, not be on the National Sex Offender Registry or the state sex offender registry, and not be convicted of a felony (Alabama Code Title 16. Education § 16-11-2).

Dec 22, 2025

Christmas & New Year’s Eve Trash and Recycling Modification

CHRISTMAS WEEK

ALL City wide RECYCLING will be picked up on MONDAY 12/22

Gunter’s Landing & Gunter’s Cover GARBAGE will be picked up on Monday 12/22

Thursday’s GARBAGE will be picked up on TUESDAY 12/23

Friday’s GARBAGE will be picked up on WEDNESDAY 12/24

NEW YEARS EVE

The only change will be that Thursday’s normal trash pickup will be on WEDNESDAY 12/31!

Recycling and Friday’s pickup will remain the same as usual.

**Have all your items out curbside by 5:00am**