Maintenance Worker (Storm Water)

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a maintenance technician to perform street and drainage system maintenance and repair duties in Valdosta, GA. The role includes operating heavy equipment and tools, repairing ditches, signage, and utility cuts, and assisting with public safety support at work sites.

The position emphasizes knowledge of maintenance principles, safe work practices, and the ability to read and compute basic math. A valid Georgia driver's license is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of street and drainage system maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment use in the repair and maintenance of city infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs ditches.
• Maintains catch basins and headwalls.
• Maintains and installs drainage pipes.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Makes sidewalk and curb repairs.
• Repairs street water and sewer cuts.
• Installs road signs.
• Operates a backhoe, tamper, and other equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Knowledge of street & drainage systems

Tools & equipment operation

Safe work practices

Operation of vehicles/equipment

Hand & power tool operation

Decision making & problem solving

Interpersonal relations & public works

Reading/writing & basic math

Driver's license (GA)

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Description

This position performs street and drainage system maintenance and repair duties.

• Maintains and repairs ditches.
• Maintains catch basins and headwalls.
• Maintains and installs drainage pipes.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Makes sidewalk and curb repairs.
• Repairs street water and sewer cuts.
• Installs road signs.
• Operates a backhoe, tamper, and other equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of street and drainage system maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment use in the repair and maintenance of city infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Salary Description

$15.63/hour