Technician - Streets

Villa Rica; Villa Rica, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental care

Vision care

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Pension

12 paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

457(b) retirement plan with a City map

Job summary

The City of Villa Rica is seeking a Street Department worker for full-time service, performing heavy manual labor outdoors under supervision. You will participate in street, sidewalk, and stormwater maintenance, operate and maintain heavy equipment, and support winter weather operations as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Georgia driver's license. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to communicate clearly with residents and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in street, sidewalk, and stormwater maintenance; concrete/asphalt work.
• Maintains Right of Way and vegetation; prune/remove trees as needed.
• Constructs Right of Way improvement projects; installs signs and markers.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment; performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with winter weather operations; salt spreading and snow plowing.
• Supports emergency response partners and public safety services.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Public communication

Interpret instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $16.55 - $21.51 Hourly

Job Summary

This position is responsible for manual work of a routine nature that involves heavy physical labor as a member of the streets department crew. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Streets Manager.

Major Duties

• Participates in street, sidewalk, and stormwater system maintenance, including concrete and asphalt pavement.
• Conducts Right of Way maintenance and vegetation control, including pruning trees and tree removal when necessary.
• Constructs various Right of Way improvement projects.
• Assists with the fabrication of street name markers and roadway signs.
• Install street name markers and roadway signs.
• Assists with traffic control.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment.
• Assists with winter weather operations including salt spreading and snow plowing.
• Provides vital support to emergency response partners, helping protect essential services, and restoring those services following an emergency.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in performing general equipment maintenance duties on vehicle, daily check sheet.
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a pleasant manner with the general public, elected officials, and other City employees.
• Ability to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment, and duties.

Supervisory Controls

The Streets Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and reviews completed work for the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include City codes, departmental and safety policies and procedures, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.

Scope and Effect

This position is responsible for the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, right of ways, and the storm drain systems throughout the city, ensuring a clean and safe environment for all customers and citizens, and a positive public image for the City.

Personal Contacts

Contacts are typically with co-workers and residents.

Purpose of Contacts

Contacts are typically accessed to exchange information and provide services.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, and bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves. This work may require employees to be called in after hours in the event of a emergency.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; valid State of Georgia Driver's License; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• healthcare
• dental care
• vision care
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short term disability insurance
• pension
• 12 paid holidays
• vacation
• sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 457(b) retirement plan with a City match

The City of Villa Rica is prepared to cover some relocation costs for out of state candidates in addition to assisting with temporary housing for a specific period until permanent housing is secured.

Background screenings are conducted prior to employment.

City of Villa Rica does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually.