Road Maintenance Worker - Road Department

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roadways. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Asphalt Paving Operations

• Shovels asphalt or gravel to patch potholes;
• Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Grading and Maintenance Operations

• Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
• Picks up trash from county rights-of-way;
• Operates tractors, bush hogs and weed eaters;
• Assists with the installation of concrete;
• Digs trenches, cleans catch basins, manholes, and sewer lines;
• Clears debris from roadways;
• Operates a chain saw or bush ax to cut limbs, bushes, and brush;
• Drives pilot escort trucks;
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and asphalt;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Mowing Operations

• Operates mowing tractors, including boom mowers, side mowers, batwing mowers and bush hogs.
• Flags traffic.
• Operates chipper, chain saws and pole saws.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of Georgia;
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within nine (9) months from the date of hire;
• No experience requirements.