Road & Drainage Worker Senior - "Open Until Fill"

This is a senior level position in its classification. Performs maintenance on the county roadway system, storm and drainage systems, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous related items within the guidelines of departmental rules and safety procedures. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers, asphalt spreaders, small excavation equipment etc.

• Operates pipe inspection camera(s).
• Operates a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers and small excavation equipment.
  
• Maintains tools and equipment and associated incidental work.
  
• Performs paving operations, sets up traffic safety and control at work sites. 
  
• Assists in work site preparation.
  
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Education:  

High school diploma or GED.

{Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Experience: 

One year of experience in roadway, storm and drainage system, and sidewalk repair and maintenance to include water, street and utility, and road construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
•    Demonstrated 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 12 months.
•    Obtain Georgia Soil and Erosion certification 1A within 12 months of employment.

Licensing: 
•   Must have a valid state operator/driver’s license for the type of vehicle operated with a good driving history.  

• Physical Abilities:  Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve 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).
• Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors:  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Salary : $36,275 - $45,344