Public Works Laborer: Outdoor Maintenance & Roadside Safety

Walker County, Georgia Government; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker County, Georgia Government is seeking a General Laborer to support the Public Works Department. The role involves outdoor maintenance, operating basic equipment, and assisting with road safety tasks on a schedule that includes 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with variations by weekday.

Applicants must be ready to respond to weather events and emergencies. Responsibilities include mowing, weed eating, chainsaw use, traffic control, sign installation, and drainage maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A or B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• General labor and operational support for Public Works tasks.
• Drive a mowing follower truck.
• Weed eating, shoveling, and tree/brush trimming with a chainsaw.
• Perform traffic control flagging and place safety signs on roadways.
• Install road safety reflectors and clean drainage ditches.
• Perform routine road right‑of‑way cleanup and snow removal.
• Handle general equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Chainsaw operation

Weed eater operation

Shovel use

Traffic control

Sign installation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Public communication

Hand tools knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A or B preferred

Tools

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Shovel

Job description

Walker County, Georgia Government is seeking a General Laborer to support the Public Works Department. The role involves outdoor maintenance, operating basic equipment, and assisting with road safety tasks on a schedule that includes 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with variations by weekday.

Applicants must be ready to respond to weather events and emergencies. Responsibilities include mowing, weed eating, chainsaw use, traffic control, sign installation, and drainage maintenance.