Public Works Technician

Inframark•Chatham, VA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Inframark is hiring a Public Works Technician to perform manual labor and operate departmental equipment as part of its Operations and Maintenance team. The role focuses on grounds maintenance, including mowing rights-of-way and maintaining municipal property, as well as a variety of public works, maintenance, cleanup, and event-support duties. The employee must follow company safety policies and applicable safety standards while working with equipment, at work sites, and in public areas. The work may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, varying light, dust or pollen, intense noise, vibration, fumes, and other hazards. The position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; use of 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. Non-standard and overtime hours may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

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, with some judgment in meeting standards or selecting appropriate equipment.
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 achieve accurate results.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; operating and manipulating tools and equipment; and regularly lifting over 50 pounds and exerting over 100 pounds of force.
Willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of landscape experience.
High school diploma or GED.
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 as directed.
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 a landfill.
Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain roadway curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; and clear roadways of debris.
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 assist heavy equipment operators and help them avoid obstacles.
Assist with installing, cleaning, and maintaining roadway traffic and informational signs.
Assist with 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 ESG policies.
Perform other duties as required.