Public Works Road Maintenance Technician Job Columbus area,Georgia USA,Transportation

Position: Public Works Road Maintenance Technician I

Public Works Road Maintenance Technician I

Post until Filled

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of county roadways and related infrastructure.

Job Duties

Uses hand tools, cleans, sweeps, and performs basic maintenance tasks (e.g. Cleans, oils, fuels, and greases equipment, etc.)
Performs a variety of horticultural task (e.g. mowing, mulching, weed whacking, tree trimming, etc.)
Picks up and delivers mail, supplies, and equipment
Locates and removes refuse from County property or County Right-of-Way
Operates a variety of small and medium motor vehicles and equipment (e.g. pickup truck, sweeper, tractor, bobcat, chipper, packer, etc.)
Assists higher level maintenance staff at job sites (e.g. shoveling, digging, loading, and unloading material, etc.)
Adjust work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned
Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency management training, licensure and/or certification
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
At least two years working experience in operation of small machinery such as mowers and/or construction site preparation
Valid driver’s license in state of residency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proper use, handling, and care of small tools and equipment used for horticulture, building maintenance, and road and right-of-way maintenance, etc.
Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the road construction and maintenance. Good communication skills
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Lifting heavy objects
Operating hand tools and non-complex motorized equipment
Driving light duty pickup truck and operating small to medium equipment
Work effectively in all weather conditions
Able to work in a teamwork environment

Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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