Maintenance Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Building Maintenance

Maintenance Worker I – Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services

In the event of inclement weather or other emergency activations, this position must report to work during non‑standard work hours.

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled and semi‑skilled manual work associated with the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of County streets and roads, rights‑of‑way, public facilities and property, and other infrastructure as part of a public works crew.

Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite;

and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.

Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;

reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Performs various manual tasks in support of street, roadway, and drainage projects: installs and removes sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and culverts; clears and repairs ditches; clears drainage obstructions from culverts, ditches, and gutters; lays and smoothes asphalt; repairs asphalt and concrete; patches and repairs potholes in road surfaces; compacts road surfaces and packs ground materials; installs and repairs pipe; and installs reflective markers in streets.

Also performs tasks involving stormwater drainage systems, grounds maintenance or roadside maintenance projects, building maintenance, and special events, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, preparing documents, and providing coverage during special events, responses to emergencies, and additional duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED preferred; previous work experience involving equipment operation or construction and maintenance work preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License; depending on area of assignment, must obtain and maintain Flagging Certification within the time frames established by the department. Additional certifications may be required based on assignment.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (20–350 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects (up to 100 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as high pressure gas & water lines, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.