Public Works Maintenance Crew Member

City of Acworth; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in maintaining and repairing city streets and infrastructure. This role involves essential functions such as repairing sidewalks, clearing rights-of-way, and operating various tools to ensure safe and well-maintained public spaces. The position offers an opportunity to work outdoors, face diverse challenges, and contribute to community safety. If you have a passion for public service and enjoy hands-on work, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations at a high school level.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of streets and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in street and infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Operate various hand and power tools for repairs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and perform inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of street construction

Knowledge of work safety principles

Skill in using construction equipment

Skill in using hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary
This position participates in the repair and maintenance of city streets and related infrastructure.

Position Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in a variety of street and infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair duties; repairs and replaces sidewalks, clears rights-of-way, repairs potholes, etc.
• Replaces and repairs street signs.
• Cleans storm drains.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including chain saw, weed eater, blower, shovel, rake, limb saw, etc.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections; performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of street construction and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of street maintenance equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Skill in the use of construction equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Public Works Operation Manager assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related maintenance duties. Extreme heat, inclement weather, and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance and repair of city streets and related infrastructure. Successful performance contributes to safe and well-maintained infrastructure.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for