Road Crew Worker

Gilmer County Government•Ellijay, GA

4d•$17 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Road Crew Member performs manual and unskilled work as part of a crew responsible for maintaining and improving grounds, facilities, streets, and infrastructure. The work is physical and is performed under the direct supervision of a Crew Supervisor. The employee may also be assigned other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
0–2 years of experience in street or facility maintenance, groundskeeping, or a related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and have a clean MVR check.
Ability to perform the position’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet county deadlines.
Ability to prepare documents in response to complaints and inquiries.
Ability to exercise judgment in repetitive or short-cycle operations governed by established procedures.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to maintain grounds, facilities, streets, or infrastructure.
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and basic mathematics.
Skill in operating and controlling equipment, machinery, tools, and materials; summarizing information; and oral and written communication.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform manual work on road construction, maintenance, and repair projects, including road and asphalt repairs, drainage work, pipe and utility line installation or repair, ditch work, sidewalk and driveway construction, sign replacement, material handling, and traffic flagging.
Maintain rights of way, parks, grounds, playing fields, and other public areas by mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, clearing debris, maintaining grounds and equipment, and preparing athletic fields.
Remove litter, debris, and deceased animals from roads, drainage systems, parks, playing fields, and county property; travel established routes and monitor cleanliness.
Transport, load, and unload materials and equipment used in projects.
Perform general maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, including inspections, fluid checks and replacement, greasing, cleaning, and reporting faulty equipment.
Respond to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs in compliance with applicable codes, laws, policies, quality standards, and safety requirements; use safety equipment and monitor the work environment.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, departments, the public, and others to coordinate work, exchange information, resolve problems, and provide assistance, using telephone or two-way radio as needed.
Prepare, receive, complete, process, and maintain work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, and other documentation.
Operate power equipment, machinery, and hand tools used in department projects and activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.