Equipment Operator / General Laborer (Public Works)

Walker County Government•LaFayette, GA

6h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer is an entry level position that provides manual labor support to team members of the Public Works Department. The General Laborer's work schedule is 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, but is required to report for inclement weather and other emergencies on occasion that could be outside of the normal work schedule.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Able to manage time effectively
General knowledge of chainsaws, weedeaters, shovels, and other small hand tools and equipment
Customer service skills
Able to follow direction
Able to operate a chainsaw, weedeater, shovel
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the general public
Able to maintain good teamwork and collaboration
Able to follow safety guidelines, and instructions
Knowledge of basic hand tools and construction equipment
Able to complete basic roadside clean up, brush and tree clean up and other small jobs without supervision
Able to hold a traffic safety sign for extended periods of time
Able to lift at least 45 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and squat for extended periods of time
Must be able to bend and reach over his/ her head

Nice To Haves

Prefer one-year experience in construction or general maintenance
Class A and Class B CDL's preferred

Responsibilities

Drive a mowing follower truck
Weedeating, shoveling
Utilizing a chainsaw when trimming or removal of trees and brush
Traffic Control Flagging
Put out safety signs on the roadway
Installing road safety reflectors
Cleaning brush out of the road right a way
Cleaning out drainage pipes and ditches along public rights of way
Clearing the public roadways
Snow removal
General equipment maintenance
All other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice