Maintenance Worker

Columbia County Georgia; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County Georgia is seeking a worker to repair, install, and maintain storm water infrastructure and drainage systems. The role involves outdoor labor, operating heavy equipment, and lifting objects over 50 pounds, with color-vision requirements.

Applicants should have a high school level education or equivalent and either hold or be able to obtain a Georgia CDL and complete the DOT flagging course. No prior experience is required for basic tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires high school level math and reading ability.
• No prior experience required for basic tasks.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Georgia CDL for assigned vehicles.
• Must obtain Georgia D.O.T. Flagging Procedures Course.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair drainage systems and culverts.
• Operate trucks and heavy machinery for material delivery and maintenance.
• Clear obstructions and perform vegetation control around drainage areas.
• Inspect and repair pipes, culverts, and storm boxes.
• Pours cement for curbing and patching cracks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Masonry

Chemical herbicide spraying

Public interaction

Reading and math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Front-end loader

Bulldozer

Backhoe

Job description

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The incumbent in the position performs the actual labor involved in repairing, installing, and maintaining storm water infrastructure and drainage systems in the County. This position reports to a Supervisor, a Foreman, or a Crew Leader.

The incumbent in the position performs the labor involved in maintaining and improving the County's drainage infrastructure.

Work is performed outdoors , occasionally in inclement weather where the incumbent is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, and hazardous machinery.

The work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. The incumbent must occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds and must also be able to distinguish varying shades of color.

Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. No prior experience required to perform the basic tasks of the position.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the class of vehicles or equipment operated . Possession of or ability to pass the Georgia D.O.T . Flagging Procedures Course.

• Maintains drainage systems including pulling ditches, cutting drainage ditches off roads, stabilizing drainage ditches with matting or rip rap, removal of obstructions from drainage culverts and storm drains, and cleaning pipe lines with the vac-truck .
• Performs maintenance on equipment including changing blades tires, oil, filters , etc.
• Removes overgrowth obstructing of weeds in drainage corridors including, but not limited to, the spraying of chemicals around mail boxes to eliminate weeds .
• Repairs and maintains pipes, culverts, storm boxes.
• Pours cement used in curving, traps , and patching cracks .
• Drives and performs general maintenance on trucks used in delivering materials, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of county policies and procedures pertaining to road maintenance and improvement.
• Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.
• Knowledge of construction principles.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader, pan, bulldozer and backhoe.
• Skill in masonry
• Skill in spraying chemical herbicides, etc.
• Skill in stenciling.
• Skill in using equipment such as a chain saw, auger and jack hammer.
• Skill in dealing with the public.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. No prior experience required to perform the basic tasks of the position. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the class of vehicles or equipment operated. Possession of or ability to pass the Georgia D.O.T Flagging Procedures Course.

A combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.