Maintenance Technician I-Public Works/Streets

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs technical duties in the maintenance of City cart paths or City streets for the corresponding assigned department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Builds, maintains, and repairs City cart paths and/or streets.

• Aids in masonry work, such as building headwalls, retaining walls, and catch basins.   Grades; prepares forms, pours, and finishes concrete in the installation of curb/gutter, sidewalks and handicap access ramps.

• Flags for traffic as needed.

• Assists in installing and repairing drainage pipes; repairs potholes, trenches, and curbs; digs trenches for the installation of pipes; cleans debris and trash out of storm sewers, catch basins, and drains.

• Loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, trash, and other debris.

• Performs both vehicle and equipment safety inspections; ensures equipment and vehicle maintenance and cleaning; reports mechanical or other defects to Crew Leader or Supervisor.

• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Operates a chainsaw to trim or remove trees; trims shrubbery; removes brush; and sweeps streets.

• Assists with special City events (i.e. Fourth of July parade/fireworks, Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival, etc.) and special projects.

• Work weekends and holidays as required.

• Responds to after-hours and weather-related emergencies.

• Must attend specialized training, including safety training, as required by management.

• Responds in a courteous, timely, and effective manner to the expressed needs, concerns, and expectations of the City's residents and other customers, both internal and external to the City.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

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 one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certificate if working on cart paths or streets.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Certain Requirements must be met for progression to Maintenance Technician II thru Maintenance Technician III as defined by the Public Works Division.

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