Road Maintenance Worker

Whitfield County•Ga 30721, GA

About The Position

Performs manual work on Public Works Department projects, primarily flagging traffic and assisting with traffic control during construction or maintenance along or within county road rights-of-way. The position also assists with road, bridge, drainage, sign, and right-of-way maintenance and may support other projects on or off the right-of-way based on operational needs. Work may involve operating light equipment, machinery, and tools, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with supervisors, coworkers, other departments, and the public.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; training in traffic flagging; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge of county geography, including roads and landmarks.
Knowledge of road maintenance and repair principles, department safety guidelines, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and mathematics.
Skill in operating and maintaining road maintenance equipment and operating hand and power tools.
Skill in research and preparing reports.
Ability to perform moderate physical tasks that may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; some tasks require oral communication.
Ability to work in conditions that may include dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, and traffic hazards.

Responsibilities

Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing county roads, rights-of-way, bridges, ditches, and drainage systems.
Install drainage pipes and clean culverts.
Assist with traffic control at work sites, flag traffic, set up cones, barricades, barrels, and signs, and help maneuver equipment within work sites.
Follow safety procedures, use safety equipment, and monitor the work environment for employee and public safety.
Operate or assist with other projects and, as needed, operate light equipment such as turf mowers, a wood chipper, a high-pressure pipe jetter, rollers, a skid steer, and a motorized broom.
Locate underground utilities and assist with driveway maintenance.
Operate hand and power tools.
Assist with the design, construction, and installation of street signs; assist with traffic counts and sign inventory maintenance.
Assist with establishing and laying out construction projects.
Clean up storm damage and collect litter and debris from rights-of-way.
Perform minor routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools, including inspections, refueling, checking and replacing fluids, greasing, replacing parts, cleaning, and checking tires, blades, belts, hoses, and lubrication.
Monitor equipment operation for efficiency and safety and report faulty equipment.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as required.