Road Maintenance Worker

Position: ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work associated with projects within the Public Works Department. This job will primarily consist of flagging traffic and assisting with traffic control functions during construction or maintenance that takes place along or within the right away of county roads.

* OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assistswithconstructing,maintaining,andrepairingcountyroads,rights-of-way,bridges,

ditchesanddrainage systems.

• Installsdrainagepipes.
• Assists with traffic control at work sites; flags traffic through work sites; sets up safety cones,
• barricades, barrels, and signs; assists in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of other employees and the public.
• If operational tempo dictates the employee may be asked to operate or assist with other projects

located both on and off of the right of way. This may include the operation of a variety of light

equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to support essential functions, which may include Turf Mowers (both push and ride), Wood Chipper, High Pressure Pipe Jetter, both Base and/or Asphalt Rollers, Skid Steer, Motorized Broom.

• Locatesundergroundutilities.
• Assistsindrivewaymaintenance.
• Operatesavarietyofhandandpowertools.
• Assistsinthedesign,construction,andinstallationofstreetsigns;assistswithtrafficcounts;assistsin maintaining sign inventory.
• Assistswiththeestablishmentandlay-outofconstructionprojects.
• Flagstrafficatworksites.
• Cleansoutculverts.
• Cleansupstormdamage.
• Collectslitteranddebrisforright-of-way.
• Performs minor routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; checking air, tires, blades, belts, hoses, and lubrication. Monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledgeofthegeographyofthecounty,includingroadsandlandmarks.
• Knowledgeofroadmaintenanceandrepairprinciples.
• Knowledgeofdepartmentsafetyguidelines.
• Knowledgeofthe Manualon Uniform Traffic Control Devices .
• Knowledgeofmathematics.
• Skillintheoperationandmaintenanceofavarietyofroadmaintenanceequipment.
• Skillintheoperationofhandandpowertools.
• Skill in research and in preparing reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; training in flagging traffic; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization
:
Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction
:
Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of…