ROW Maintenance Officer (Corrections Officer)

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Newnan, GA

161d • $23

About The Position

The position involves performing intermediate skilled trades work, specifically in repairing and maintaining County rights of way, drainage ways, and related facilities. The role requires operating a variety of motorized equipment and performing related tasks as assigned. The work is conducted under limited supervision from the Division Chief or Operations Manager, with continuous supervision over inmates as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a certified correctional officer or able to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in construction, landscaping, or grounds maintenance work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of security requirements for a correctional institution and ability to control and supervise inmates consistent with accepted DOC standards.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to make basic computations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to direct and supervise a small crew performing right of way functions and using landscaping and road maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains County streets and road rights of way areas, including shoulders, gravel roads, driveway connections, and mailbox areas; assists in debris removal as necessary.
• Mows grass on County property and County rights of way; cuts and removes brush and tree limbs from County rights of ways, bridges, culverts, and drainage ways; performs general landscaping duties as directed.
• Builds, repairs, or replaces various types of erosion control barriers and fencing.
• Operates a variety of lawn care and right of way mowing equipment, such as blowers, chain and pole saws, clippers, edgers, hedgers, riding and push mowers, weed eaters, and agricultural tractors with rotary mowers.
• Operates medium duty dump trucks, front loaders, pickup trucks, and specialized equipment in a training capacity and as qualified.
• Enforces rules and regulations of county prison and accepted Department of Corrections standards for inmates under supervision.
• Supervises a detail of inmates performing right of way maintenance duties, including operating landscaping and right of way maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Performs routine head counts and searches inmates for contraband or unauthorized materials; maintains accountability and escorts inmates to and from work assignments.
• Trains inmates in proper procedures to operate light equipment and perform lawn care, landscaping, and right of way maintenance work.
• Assists with seasonal or emergency roadway maintenance issues such as removal of debris from flooding and windstorms, snow removal, and ice control.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

Benefits

• Minimum Wage $23.97 per hour
• Non-Exempt status under FLSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED