Public Works Laborer

• Starting Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 (commensurate with experience)

• Operate mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, and other equipment for grounds maintenance activities.
• Clean and maintain city-owned parks, buildings, and facilities.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and debris in accordance with established procedures.
• Deliver and pick up trash containers for residential and commercial customers.
• Prepare streets for patching and resurfacing using asphalt, concrete, gravel, and related materials.
• Assist with construction and maintenance projects including retaining walls, curbs, gutters, guardrails, and catch basins.
• Operate equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, and other city vehicles.
• Use hand tools and power tools in construction, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in fabricating and installing traffic and street signs.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with building maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Set up and maintain safe work zones including cones, signs, and flagging operations.
• Paint and stripe streets, curbs, and pavement markings.
• Clean, maintain, repair, and install water and sewer lines.
• Operate flushing and rodding equipment under supervision.
• Install and inspect water meters and hydrant meters.
• Read water meters and report irregularities or unauthorized connections.
• Maintain manholes, meter pits, and pump stations.
• Respond to emergencies and work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in public works, construction or utilities related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with the public.
• Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.

Must obtain within 24 months:
Class F license, confined space certification, First Aid/CPR, certified flagger certification and Georgia NPDES Level 1B Certification.. Position requires participation in on-call rotation and emergency response.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and involves physical labor including lifting, standing, walking, operating equipment, and working around machinery, trenches, and utility infrastructure. Position may require weekend, holiday, evening, and emergency response work.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and $15,000 Life Insurance for the employee
• Defined Retirement Plan – fully vested after 5 years
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AFLAC policies
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) policy
• 14 Paid Holidays per year

The City of Emerson provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.