Road Maintenance Worker
full-time•Midway
About this role
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the full-time position of Road Maintenance Worker within the Road Department. The ideal candidate will be reliable and committed to the overall safety of the work environment. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and drainage structures.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Performs basic road repair and maintenance tasks.
- Performs grass cutting and tree trimming using tractors, trimmers, and edgers.
- Removes trash and debris from roadways.
- Assists in the installation and repair of pipes and other drainage structures.
- Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations on all work zone and flagging sites.
- Cleans and maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment.
- Cleans and fixes roadway signs.
- Picks up parts and supplies, as needed.
- Transports voting machines to precincts during election season.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of the proper placement of guide signs.
- Knowledge of road maintenance and repair techniques.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Skill in flagging traffic and establishing safe work zones.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects and occasionally lifts heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in a noisy place or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, or irritating chemicals. Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
Requirements
Required Knowledge
- Safety rules and regulations.
- Proper placement of guide signs.
- Road maintenance and repair techniques.
Required Skills
- Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Skilled in flagging traffic and establishing safe work zones.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Oral and written communication.
- Interpersonal relations
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- More than six (6) months of related experience preferred.
- Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time position with a starting annual compensation of $37,648 (Pay Grade 10A), or $18.10 per hour. Work hours are typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program
Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Road Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and drainage structures. This includes performing basic road repair tasks, grass cutting, tree trimming, and traffic control activities.
About Liberty County Board of Commissioners
Here, residents can swim in the ocean and cast shrimp nets in the marshes. Families can hike or bike coastal trails to wind down and disconnect. Yet Liberty County, a mecca for manufacturers and businesses, is connected to the globe by a network of interstates, rails, air and sea ports.
In Liberty County, tidal creeks that carried the canoes of Indians curl quietly through untouched marsh. Our tourist trade is increasing as city-weary travelers exit interstates to let tranquility lap gently at their feet. Our school children race around the globe on web-wired computers and when the bell rings, they race their bicycles home through quiet neighborhoods.
Highly trained engineers, who spend the week manufacturing parts that keep our high-tech world spinning, spend Saturday mornings engineering the perfect golf swing. U.S. Army soldiers, proudly wearing the uniform of freedom, walk the busy business districts of Liberty County, home centuries ago of two signers of the Declaration of Independence. Liberty County is a fascinating portrait of the old South and the new, of comforting tradition and of well-planned cutting-edge progress.
Our visionary leaders preserved what is best about our historic, coastal community, while carefully managing incredible growth and preparing for this new century with futuristic schools, technology and infrastructures. Welcome to Liberty County! We are sure you will love it as much as we do!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Road Maintenance Worker do at Liberty County Board of Commissioners?
As a Road Maintenance Worker at Liberty County Board of Commissioners, you will: the Road Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and drainage structures. This includes performing basic road repair tasks, grass cutting, tree trimming, and traffic control activities..
Is the Road Maintenance Worker position at Liberty County Board of Commissioners remote?
The Road Maintenance Worker position at Liberty County Board of Commissioners is based in Midway, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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