Public Works Technician

Inframark • Chatham, VA

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About The Position

Inframark is hiring a Public Works Technician to perform manual labor and operate departmental equipment. The role includes grounds maintenance, such as mowing rights-of-way and maintaining municipal property, along with cleaning, repairs, landscaping, drainage work, traffic control, and support for public events. The salary range is $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

The employee may work in extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise, vibration, fumes, or noxious odors. Safety standards must be followed to reduce risks from mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards. The work requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; using hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment; and very heavy exertion, including regularly lifting more than 50 pounds and exerting more than 100 pounds of force. Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception are required. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The description may not include every duty, and employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Requirements

• Prefer six months of landscape experience.
• High school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training, preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to meet minimum driving standards.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools, equipment, or relevant work aids.
• Ability to read simple sentences or instructions, write simple sentences, and speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures, with occasional problem-solving and normal attention to produce accurate results.
• Frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; ability to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform very heavy physical exertion, including regularly lifting over 50 pounds and exerting over 100 pounds of force.
• Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
• Willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
• Adherence to required safety standards and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of landscape experience.
• High school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Operate departmental equipment—including backhoes, jackhammers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines, weed eaters, concrete saws, paint strippers, and tractors with bush hogs—in compliance with OSHA and ESG safety regulations.
• Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves; clean alleys and rights-of-way; and trim hedges and sidewalks.
• Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs, and flowers, and spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up trash and debris, and hauling refuse and recycling to the landfill.
• Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; and clear debris from roadways.
• Perform minor building repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs and painting; assist with departmental equipment maintenance; and fuel trucks.
• Assist with sodding and landscaping, storm cleanup, fence repairs, and removal of animal carcasses from roadways.
• Clean and repair drainage structures, lay pipelines, and expose existing utility lines to help heavy equipment operators avoid obstacles.
• Assist with installation, cleaning, and maintenance of roadway traffic and informational signs.
• Assist with preparation for public events, festivals, parades, and ceremonies, including installing decorations, assembling stages and structures, and maintaining garbage disposal bins during events.
• Direct and control traffic at work sites.
• Attend safety classes and reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public, and comply with ESG policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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