Augusta, Georgia Government

Road & Drainage Worker

Augusta, Georgia Government  •  Augusta, GA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

This is an entry-level position in its classification. Performs maintenance on county roadway system, storm and drainage systems, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous related items within the guidelines of departmental rules and safety procedures. Position operates a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers and small excavation equipment etc.

  • Performs paving operations, sets up traffic safety and control at work sites.
  • Performs concrete and drainage repair and new construction of roads and drainage systems.
  • Operates a variety of equipment such as concrete mixers and small excavation equipment.
  • Maintains tools and equipment and associated incidental work.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: No experience required. Incumbent will be trained to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road construction and
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and directing and controlling
  • Mastery of operating and maintaining specialized equipment, tools, and

Certification: Ability to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety or Flagging Certification within 6 months. Obtain Georgia Soil and Erosion certification lA within twelve months of employment.

Licensing: Must have a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

OTHER:

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency? Yes

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes

If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%? Yes D No D More than 50%? Yes

Augusta, Georgia Government

About Augusta, Georgia Government

Augusta, Georgia is a consolidated city-county. Located in the east-central part of Georgia, it is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical area. Augusta has a population of approximately 200,000, and the region has about 583,000 residents making it Georgia’s second largest metro area.

Each year the city’s famous golf course, the Augusta National Golf Club, hosts The Masters, the first of four major golf championships. In addition, the city provides numerous indoor and outdoor recreational, entertainment, historic, and cultural opportunities for all age groups and interests.

Augusta is a regional center of medicine, manufacturing, and military, as home of Fort Gordon. Proudly, we are considered one of the “Cyber Security Capitals of the World.” We are also well known as the home of “Soul Brother Number One,” James Brown.

There are seven colleges and universities in the city. Seven other college and universities are within 70 miles of Augusta. The public school system has 8 high schools, 9 middle schools, 33 elementary schools and 3 magnet schools.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Augusta, Georgia
Year Founded
1736
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