MAINTENANCE WORKER - PUBLIC WORKS
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker participates in the repair and maintenance of county streets, drainage structures, and related public works infrastructure. The role performs a range of right-of-way, drainage, roadway, sidewalk, bike path, beach access, and street-sign maintenance tasks. Work is assigned by the Streets and Drainage Supervisor through general instructions, and completed work is spot-checked for compliance, accuracy, and results. The work contributes to safe, well-maintained infrastructure and is affected by inclement weather and heavy traffic. The position involves operating tractors and other equipment, using hand and power tools, assisting with drainage work, and installing traffic control devices. It also responds to after-hours emergencies and may direct assigned community service workers during litter collection. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to cold or inclement weather, noise, dirt, grease, and moving machinery. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves are required.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completing an apprenticeship or internship or having one to two years in a similar position.
- Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Knowledge of right-of-way and drainage system maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in public works maintenance operations.
- Skill in operating tractors and other assigned equipment.
- Skill in using hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Operate side-arm and pull-behind tractors to cut grass on rights-of-way.
- Operate pole saws to trim tree limbs and cut weeds around signs and other structures.
- Collect brush and other debris from rights-of-way.
- Assist with operating a vacuum truck to clean drainage structures.
- Assist with installing drainage pipes.
- Patch and repair potholes.
- Maintain sidewalks, bike paths, and public beach access structures.
- Perform shoulder, curb, driveway ramp, and gutter maintenance.
- Operate hand and power tools, including chain saws, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, and limb saws.
- Install traffic control devices and assist with traffic control at work sites.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Attend department meetings and training sessions.
- Direct assigned community service workers in collecting litter.
- Install, maintain, and repair street signs; clean, wash, and straighten signs; and construct new signs.
- Install battery backup systems for traffic intersections.
- Stripe parking lots and crosswalks.
- Perform related duties.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 12 hours of PTO per month
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost Employee Health Clinic
- Health Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Deferred Compensation
- Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement – Defined Contribution Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
