MAINTENANCE WORKER - PUBLIC WORKS (2974)

Glynn County Government•Brunswick, GA

20d•$0 - $38,977•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker participates in the repair and maintenance of county streets, drainage structures, and related public works infrastructure. The position performs outdoor maintenance work and operates vehicles, machinery, and hand and power tools. Work is assigned in general terms by the Streets and Drainage Supervisor, who spot-checks completed work. Successful performance contributes to safe, well-maintained infrastructure.

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 basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with an apprenticeship or internship, or 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, work safety principles and practices, and tools and equipment used in public works maintenance operations.
Skill in operating tractors and other assigned equipment and using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Operate a side-arm and pull-behind tractor to cut grass along rights-of-way.
Operate a pole saw to trim tree limbs and cut weeds around signs and other structures.
Collect brush and other debris from rights-of-way.
Assist in operating a vacuum truck to clean drainage structures and in installing drainage pipes.
Patch and repair potholes; maintain sidewalks, bike paths, public beach access structures, shoulders, curbs, driveway ramps, and gutters.
Operate hand and power tools, including a chain saw, weed eater, blower, shovel, rake, and limb saw.
Install traffic control devices and assist with traffic control at work sites.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Perform pre- 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; construct new signs; install battery backup systems for traffic intersections; and stripe parking lots and crosswalks.
Perform related duties.