Public Works Maintenance Crew Member

City of Acworth • Acworth, GA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

This position participates in the repair and maintenance of city streets and related infrastructure. The work consists of related maintenance duties. Extreme heat, inclement weather, and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance and repair of city streets and related infrastructure. Successful performance contributes to safe and well-maintained infrastructure. Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public. Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a variety of street and infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair duties; repairs and replaces sidewalks, clears rights-of-way, repairs potholes, etc.
• Replaces and repairs street signs.
• Cleans storm drains.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including chain saw, weed eater, blower, shovel, rake, limb saw, etc.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections; performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

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