Maintenance Worker – Department of Public Works Job Application

Overview

Position Title: Maintenance Worker

Company: City Of Albany

Location: Albany, GA

Job Description:

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with various Utility projects.

Responsibilities:

• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials.
• Performs manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance projects, which may include laying pipes, cutting pipes, repairing sewer mains/pipes, cutting/repairing sewer taps, building/repairing manholes, building/repairing catch basins, clearing sewage/storm lines, repairing roadways/driveways, patching holes, rolling/packing pavement, cutting asphalt, setting grades, setting sidewalk forms, pouring concrete, finishing concrete, laying bricks, cleaning streets, cutting tree limbs, loading limbs into chipper, digging holes/trenches, lifting/moving heavy materials, shoveling materials, picking up debris/litter, flagging traffic, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools such as a dump truck, tractor, tamping machine, roller, cement mixer, chipper, jackhammer, chainsaw, pole saw, concrete saw, shovel, rake, axe, level/flat rod, mechanic tools, etc.
• Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
  Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition such as inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
  Operates equipment and performs manual work associated with various functions of the City Utility Department, to include sewer construction and maintenance, road construction and maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, litter control, and other projects as assigned.
• Receives various forms, reports, work orders, timesheets, invoices, blueprints, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
• Checks/maintains supply of equipment, tools and supplies for use at work sites.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; additionally, one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred but not required for this position.