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Rights of Way Crew Leader

Athens Clarke County and Careers
Lexington, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
JOB
REPORTS TO: Grounds SupervisorFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 113SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. Purpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to supervise and perform a wide range of duties in developing and servicing the outdoor environment at Athens-Clarke County Government parks, buildings, and rights-of-way. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and accomplishing the objectives involved in landscape development and maintenance, assessing security and safety, as well as performing additional tasks as assigned. Job Related Requirements May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.Emergency PositionThis position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High school diploma or equivalent with two years of landscape maintenance or construction experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of date of hire. Criminal background must indicate eligibility for the supervision of inmates. Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity. Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within one year of date of hire.Must possess or be able to obtain Flagging Certification within six (6) months of date of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, fork lifts, various trucks, mowers, tillers, power tools, pruning tools, sprayers and spreaders, construction tools, irrigation tools, and other equipment and supplies needed for grounds keeping and landscape maintenance. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants/from supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of work orders, flagging manual, government ordinances, equipment maintenance manuals, employee handbooks, inmate handbooks, Georgia Department of Corrections guidelines, journals, records, reports, landscape designs, maps, policies, labels, ordinances and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare daily work reports, pesticide application notifications, equipment service requests, purchase orders, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, and data for soil test samples using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including horticultural terminology including Latin plant names and botanical nomenclature. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages; compute ratio and proportion and calculate area dimensions. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with transit and other construction equipment. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using various types of landscaping and grounds keeping machinery and equipment. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of hand and power tools as well as heavy machinery and equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Requires the ability to communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.

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