Please see full job descripton below:

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Cuts grass using a mower, Uses a weed eater to trim grounds; lubricates weed eater as needed; cleans around areas after cutting.
• Mow and spray along curbs, sidewalks and curb gutter lines. As directed, may mix chemicals for weed spraying equipment. Operate chain saw as necessary to clear storm damage.
• Maintains the City owned cemetery grounds, parking lots, and other facilities, including mowing, edging lawn areas, and pruning shrubs and trees.
• Responsible for raking debris and lifting heavy fork to place debris on truck.
• Interact with Water and Wastewater Department for the routine and non-routine task of storm sewer cleaning and maintenance.

• Responsible for conducting required preventive maintenance work on assigned vehicles.
• Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards.

• Maintain excellent relations with co-workers.

• Respond orally to public inquiries in a courteous manner, referring inquiries to an employee of higher classification as appropriate.

• Coordinates with other departments in planning and execution of projects

• Coordinate traffic control as needed.

• Hauls dirt, gravel, asphalt, trash, and pipes to sites; checks the truck each morning before beginning operations.

• Cleans out ditches; removes debris, trash and excess dirt as needed; picks up trash, leaves, and tree limbs from wooded areas and from the sides of the road.

• Rides in trucks and picks up loose trash, tree limbs, roots and debris in areas.

• Assists truck driver to maintain truck after completion of route; checks oil and changes if necessary, refuels, greases parts as necessary, and washes and cleans truck.

• Performs other related duties as assigned; duties may be performed in other public works departments, as needed.

• Knowledge of safe work practices.

• Knowledge of the use of hand and small power tools.

• Knowledge of maintenance techniques.

• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.

• Ability to take and follow instructions.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the operation of heavy trucks and equipment.

• Knowledge of the geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.

• Ability to safely and effectively use street maintenance and construction equipment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

• High School Diploma or GED;

• Valid Georgia Drivers License

• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.