Job Description

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.
  

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

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
• 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 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

OTHER:

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? Yes cgj No D

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes cgj No D

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

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• 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 signalsSome 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.

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.