Public Works Technician

Inframark; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a Public Works Technician to perform grounds maintenance and operate departmental equipment. The role involves mowing right of way, maintaining municipal property, and adhering to OSHA and ESG safety regulations.

You will work with tools like backhoes, mowers, and other equipment, handle routine cleaning, minor repair tasks, and assist with traffic control during projects and events. A HS diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months landscape experience preferred.
• HS diploma or GED or vocational training preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment per OSHA/ESG safety rules.
• Mow, trim, and landscape assigned properties.
• Repair sidewalks and roadway areas; maintain curbs and crosswalks.
• Assist in cleaning, drainage, and litter removal.
• Direct traffic at worksites and assist with public events.
• Attend safety trainings and follow ESG policies.
• Work overtime and non-standard hours as needed.

Skills

Landscape experience

Driver's license

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Public Works Technician

Inframark is hiring a Public Works Technician to join our team. You will be performing manual labor and operating departmental equipment. We would ask you to perform grounds maintenance duties, including mowing right of way and maintaining municipal property.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as backhoes, jackhammers, chain saws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines, weed eaters, concrete saws, paint strippers, or tractors with bush hogs in compliance with OSHA and ESG safety regulations.
• Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves with chipper and leaf machines; clean alleys and rights-of-way; trim hedges and sidewalks.
• Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs and flowers as directed spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned area, such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up trash/debris, or hauling refuse and recycling material to landfill.
• Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain roadway curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; clear roadways of debris.
• Performs minor building repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs and/or painting tasks; assist with maintenance of departmental equipment; fuel trucks.
• Assist in sodding and landscaping property; assist with storm clean up; repair fences; remove animal carcasses from roadways.
• Clean and repair drainage structures; lay pipelines; expose existing utility lines to aid heavy equipment operator and keep operator away from obstacles
• Assist with the installation, cleaning and maintenance of roadway traffic and informational signs
• Assist with the preparation of public events, festivals, parades and ceremonies, including installation of decorations, assembling stages and structures, and maintaining garbage disposal bins during an event.
• Direct and control traffic at work sites.
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with all ESG policies.

Qualifications

Prefer six months of landscape experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge of:

• Basic math to include addition and subtraction.

Skills in:

• Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids. Job involves some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate equipment.

Ability to:

• Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required; requires normal attention for accurate results.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.

Physical requirements

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employees shall perform all other duties as required.