General Laborer (Public Works)

Walker County Government • LaFayette, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer is an entry-level position in Walker County’s Public Works Department. The role provides manual labor and operational support for routine maintenance, repairs, and other public works activities. Employees work one of two regular schedules: Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They must also be available to respond to inclement weather events, emergencies, and other operational needs that may require work outside their regular hours or workdays. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• General knowledge of chainsaws, weed eaters, shovels, and other small hand tools and equipment.
• Customer service skills and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to operate a chainsaw, weed eater, and shovel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to maintain good teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and instructions.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and construction equipment.
• Ability to complete basic roadside cleanup, brush and tree cleanup, and other small jobs without supervision.
• Ability to hold a traffic safety sign for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
• Availability to respond to inclement weather events, emergencies, and operational needs outside regularly scheduled hours or workdays.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in construction or general maintenance.
• Class A or Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Drive a mowing follower truck.
• Perform weed eating and shoveling.
• Use a chainsaw when trimming or removing trees and brush.
• Provide traffic control and flagging.
• Place safety signs on roadways.
• Install road safety reflectors.
• Remove brush from road rights of way.
• Clean drainage pipes and ditches along public rights of way.
• Clear public roadways.
• Perform snow removal.
• Perform general equipment maintenance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED