Salary: $18.58 - $23.68 Hourly
Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03278
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT)
Opening Date: 03/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 103
Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work associated with the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of County streets and roads, rights-of-way, water distribution and collection systems, stormwater and drainage systems, public facilities and property, and other infrastructure as part of a public works and utilities crew.
These positions are assigned to the Cobb County Department of Transportation and will fill vacancies in multiple divisions at multiple locations across the County.
The Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) develops, manages, and operates Cobb County's transportation system. This system includes a vast network of roadways, sidewalks, and trails; a transit system that provides public transportation; and an airport that serves business and recreational flying needs.
The activities and functions of Cobb DOT can be divided into six primary service areas:

• Aviation services (Cobb County International Airport)
• Transit services (CobbLinc)
• Comprehensive transportation planning
• Project services
• Road maintenance
• Traffic operations

Cobb DOT also assists with the implementation of several programs that are funded by participants within established districts, including the Street Light District Program, Pedestrian Lighting District Program, and Sidewalk District Program.
Click here to learn more about Cobb County DOT.
Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following: Click here to view details of current employee benefits. Paid Vacation Leave 13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Paid Sick Leave Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly Paid Military Leave Up to 18 days per year Parental Leave Policy Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child Bereavement Leave Policy Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours. Free Wellness Clinic A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee. Fitness Centers Multiple fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment available at no-cost to employees. Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification. Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis.
Essential Functions
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.
Performs manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance projects for stormwater drainage systems: installs and repairs pipe (laying and cutting pipes); builds and repairs manholes, catch basins, etc.; replaces grit screens; constructs, repairs, and clears ditches; clears drainage obstructions; breaks up pipes and concrete; assists equipment operators with site preparation and operation of jet-vac equipment; mixes cement; and performs related labor.
Performs various tasks involving grounds maintenance or roadside maintenance projects: mows grass; edges buildings, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters landscaped areas; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from grounds or right-of-way areas; mulches leaves; spreads pine straw, mulch, sand, gravel, or other grounds materials; lays sod or spreads grass seed; applies fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide; applies salt and sand during icy weather; rakes ground materials; blows leaves and debris from walkways or grounds; picks up and disposes of debris and litter from ground areas; empties trash containers; digs holes and trenches and shovels materials.
Performs various tasks involving building maintenance projects: cleans buildings, restrooms, or other facilities; mops, sweeps, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces; troubleshoots plumbing problems and clears stopped drains; troubleshoots basic electrical problems; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts; paints interior and exterior surfaces and equipment; repairs roofing; installs tile flooring; performs concrete and asphalt work; pressure-washes building surfaces and concrete areas.
Assists in setting up special events and activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during event; assists with cleanup after events.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, pump, probing rod, tamper, jack hammer, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weedeater, chipper and mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, posthole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.
Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking and replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies needed to conduct work activities: ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, service tickets, vehicle and equipment maintenance records, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, service tickets, and reports, schedules, diagrams, equipment operational guides, chemical labels, street maps, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Provides coverage during special events and activities as needed; responds to emergency and disaster situations as needed; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; and performs other related duties as required
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two years of experience involving construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have with construction and maintenance?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to four years of experience
• Four to six years of experience
• More than six years of experience

08

Please describe in detail your experience with construction and maintenance work. Enter "N/A" if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
09

Do you have landscaping experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Please describe in detail your experience with landscaping. Enter "N/A" if not applicable. "See Resume" will not be accepted.
11

The work schedule for this position will be four ten-hour work days. Are you able and willing to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

12

Please select all tools that you have experience with.

• Jack hammer
• Lawn Mower
• Chain Saw
• Sledgehammer
• Power saw
• Weed eater
• None of the above

13

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question