Public Works Technician

About the position

Inframark is hiring! We are looking for a Public Works technician to join our Clarkesville team. This position is responsible for performing outdoor manual labor and operating multiple types of equipment. We prefer candidates with a Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Prefer six months of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Must have a valid state driver's license and meet minimum driving standards.
• Knowledge of basic math to include addition and subtraction.
• Skill in handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids.
• Ability to read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required.