Seasonal Road Worker - Road Department

Fayette Chamber; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fayette County is seeking seasonal workers to support the Road Department and maintain county roadways in unincorporated areas. Primary duties include asphalt patching, grading and maintenance, debris removal, trash pickup, flagging traffic, and operating basic equipment to keep roads safe and passable.

No experience is required; GDOT flagging certification must be obtained within one month of hire. This seasonal position does not include benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within one (1) month from the date of hire.
• No experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shovels asphalt or gravel to patch potholes.
• Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects.
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Education

GDOT flagging certification

Job description

This is a seasonal position without benefits. These positions are responsible for supplying the daily labor needs of the Road Department to maintain the roadway infrastructure of unincorporated Fayette County. Duties include but are not limited to assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roadways including the removal of trash, debris and animals daily. This is a seasonal position.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

Asphalt Paving Operations

• Shovels asphalt or gravel to patch potholes;
• Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grading and Maintenance Operations

• Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
• Picks up trash from county rights-of-way;
• Operates tractors, bush hogs and weed eaters;
• Assists with the installation of concrete;
• Digs trenches, cleans catch basins and manholes
• Clears debris from roadways;
• Operates a chain saw or bush ax to cut limbs, bushes, and brush;
• Drives pilot escort trucks;
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and asphalt;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Debris Removal Operations

• Picks up trash and debris of all sizes and shapes
• Removes dead animals from the County’s right-of-way
• Flags traffic for construction and maintenance projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within one (1) month from the date of hire;
• No experience requirements.

Additional Postings available from Fayette County Board of Commissioners