Road & Drainage Worker

This is an entry-level position in its classification. Performs maintenance on county roadway system, storm and drainage systems, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous related items within the guidelines of departmental rules and safety procedures. Position operates a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers and small excavation equipment etc.

• Performs paving operations, sets up traffic safety and control at work sites.
• Performs concrete and drainage repair and new construction of roads and drainage systems.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers and small excavation equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment and associated incidental work.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: No experience required. Incumbent will be trained to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road construction and maintenance.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and directing and controlling traffic.
• Mastery of operating and maintaining specialized equipment, tools, and machinery.

Certification: Ability to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety or Flagging Certification within 6 months. Obtain Georgia Soil and Erosion certification 1A within twelve months of employment.

Licensing: Must have a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending upon area of assignment:

Positions in this class typically require driving, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an outside environment.

Heavy Work: Exerting more than 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces less than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Heavy Work.

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency? Yes

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes

If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? YesMore than 50%? Yes

Compensation: $33,684.00-$42,105.00

Salary : $33,684 - $42,005