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ROAD MAINTENENCE WORKER

Whitfield County, GA
Dalton, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Salary
$16.30 Hourly
Location
GA 30721, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01567
Department
Public Works
Division
Public Works
Opening Date
02/25/2025

Description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work associated with projects within the Public Works Department. This job will primarily consist of flagging traffic and assisting with traffic control functions during construction or maintenance that takes place along or within the right way of county roads.


*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Assists with constructing, maintaining, and repairing county roads, rights-of-way, bridges,
ditches and drainage systems.
  • Installs drainage pipes.
  • Assists with traffic control at work sites; flags traffic through work sites; sets up safety cones,
  • barricades, barrels, and signs; assists in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
  • Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of other employees and the public.
  • If operational tempo dictates the employee may be asked to operate or assist with other projects
located both on and off of the right of way. This may include the operation of a variety of light
equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to support essential functions, which may include Turf Mowers (both push and ride), Wood Chipper, High Pressure Pipe Jetter, both Base and/or Asphalt Rollers, Skid Steer, Motorized Broom.
  • Locates underground utilities.
  • Assists in driveway maintenance.
  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Assists in the design, construction, and installation of street signs; assists with traffic counts; assists in maintaining sign inventory.
  • Assists with the establishment and lay-out of construction projects.
  • Flags traffic at work sites.
  • Cleans out culverts.
  • Cleans up storm damage.
  • Collects litter and debris for right-of-way.
  • Performs minor routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; checking air, tires, blades, belts, hoses, and lubrication. Monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
  • Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of the geography of the county, including roads and landmarks.
  • Knowledge of road maintenance and repair principles.
  • Knowledge of department safety guidelines.
  • Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Knowledge of mathematics.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of road maintenance equipment.
  • Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
  • Skill in research and in preparing reports.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; training in flagging traffic; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction
: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization
: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude
: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude
: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning
: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning
: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 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 adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, or traffic hazards.

Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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