Public Works Technician

Inframark•Douglas, GA

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 a range of public works, roadway, drainage, building, and event-support tasks. The employee is expected to follow safety standards and company policies, work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public, and be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required. Working conditions may include exposure to extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise, vibration, fumes, and noxious odors. Required safety standards must be followed to mitigate risks from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards. The position involves frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing, as well as 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 are required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license and ability to meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, 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 using basic grammar.
Ability to perform semi-routine work by following procedures, with occasional problem-solving and normal attention to achieve accurate results.
Ability to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment.
Ability to perform frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds and regularly exert 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate departmental equipment, including backhoes, jackhammers, chain saws, 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 as directed, and spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
Perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up debris, and hauling refuse and recycling to a 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 repair, 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 in preparing 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 all ESG policies.
Perform other duties as required.