General Laborer (Public Works)

Walker County Government•LaFayette, GA

9d•$17 - $20•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 to department personnel performing 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 regularly scheduled hours or workdays. Duties include operating a mowing follower truck; weed eating and shoveling; using a chainsaw to trim or remove trees and brush; traffic control and flagging; placing roadway safety signs and installing road safety reflectors; clearing brush, roads, drainage pipes, and ditches along public rights of way; snow removal; and general equipment maintenance. Other duties may be assigned, and duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The position is performed primarily outdoors throughout Walker County, with exposure to moderate-to-high noise, extreme weather, respiratory hazards such as gas fumes, chemicals, dust, and dirt, dangerous machinery, and moving vehicles. Personal protective equipment should be worn as needed. Physical requirements include lifting at least 45 pounds, extensive walking over varied terrain, standing or squatting for extended periods, climbing and balancing, bending and reaching, carrying equipment, repetitive movements, and holding flags or traffic safety signs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a chainsaw, weed eater, and shovel.
General knowledge of chainsaws, weed eaters, shovels, small hand tools, and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the general public.
Ability to maintain good teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to follow directions, 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.
Ability to lift at least 45 pounds and meet the stated physical demands of the job.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, severe cold, rain, sleet, and snow.
Ability to work alone or with a team.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in construction or general maintenance preferred.
Class A and Class B CDL licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide manual labor and operational support for routine maintenance, repairs, and other public works activities.
Drive a mowing follower truck.
Perform weed eating and shoveling.
Use a chainsaw to trim or remove trees and brush.
Perform traffic control and flagging.
Place safety signs on roadways and install road safety reflectors.
Clear brush from road rights of way and clean drainage pipes and ditches along public rights of way.
Clear public roadways and perform snow removal.
Perform general equipment maintenance.
Respond to inclement weather events, emergencies, and other operational needs, including work outside regularly scheduled hours or workdays.
Perform other duties as assigned.