Public Works

Cityofzebulonga; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cityofzebulonga is looking for Public Works Employees responsible for maintaining and improving community infrastructure. You'll perform various tasks related to public services including maintenance and repair of public facilities, equipment operation, and ensuring public safety.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of safety practices, ability to operate heavy equipment, and can perform physically demanding tasks. This role typically requires full-time hours with potential overtime or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in public works or maintenance is often preferred but not always required.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks for public buildings, roads, parks, and other structures.
• Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Ensure that all public facilities are safe for community members.

Skills

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Basic mechanical skills

Job description

Public Works Employees are responsible for maintaining and improving community infrastructure, ensuring public facilities are safe and functional, and performing a variety of tasks related to public services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair: Perform maintenance tasks for public buildings, roads, parks, and other structures. This includes patching roads, mowing city rights-of-way, and repairing water and sewer lines.
• Equipment Operation: Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and backhoes.
• Public Safety: Ensure that all public facilities are safe for community members and report any hazards or needed repairs to supervisors.
• Physical Labor: Engage in physical tasks that may include lifting heavy objects, working in various weather conditions, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Collaboration: Work as part of a team or independently to complete assigned projects and interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Outdoor and Indoor Settings: Employees may work in various environments, including outdoors in inclement weather and indoors in maintenance facilities.
• Physical Demands: The job requires physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and operating heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in public works or maintenance is often preferred but not always required. Training may be provided.
• Skills: Knowledge of safety practices, ability to operate heavy equipment, and basic mechanical skills are beneficial.
• Physical Capability: Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various environmental conditions.

Employment Conditions

• Work Hours: Typically, full-time positions with standard hours, but overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Salary: Compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and local government pay scales.