Maintenance Worker I - G114 - Repairs and Maintenance

Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position performs street maintenance and repair duties.Constructs or repairs driveways, speed bumps, spill ways, cuts, overlays, edge ruts, and potholes.Sets up work related signs and traffic cones; directs traffic at work sites.Spreads, smoothes, and shapes asphalt.Operates wheelbarrow to transport asphalt; applies asphalt as appropriate.Loads and unloads truck with proper materials.Applies tar.Operates roller and dump truck.Cleans truck and other equipment.Grades ground for concrete work; sets up concrete forms.Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the fleet yard.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the performance of street maintenance activities.Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the performance of street maintenance activities.Knowledge of the safe operation of assigned equipment.Skill in problem solving and decision making.Skill in the operation of hand tools and other assigned equipment.Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.Minimum Educational And Training RequirementsKnowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. 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. Must possess a valid driver's license. This position is required to supervise state inmate's labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six months but may be altered. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.Physical RequirementsRequiredThe work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing – for sustained periods of time.Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:Low-cost Medical InsurancePrescription Drug PlanDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceLong Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit12 Paid HolidaysVacation LeaveSick LeavePERK Time OffRetirement PlanSupplemental Retirement PlanFree and Discounted ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.Discounted Movie TicketsFree Notary ServicesRide a Metra Bus for FreeFree MulchFree Fire/Safety Home InspectionDriver's Training for Employee DependentsOxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discountsRiver Center DiscountsCell Phone Carrier DiscountsRetirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.Supplemental Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.01Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)No High School DiplomaGEDHigh School DiplomaTechnical CollegeSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate's Degree02How many years of experience in this area do you have?None0 - 11 - 33 - 55 years or more03Do you possess a valid driver's license?YesNo04Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License?YesNo05Please list and explain any work experience you have with the operating a van, truck, grasshopper, weed eater, lawn mower, and a chainsaw.06Please list and explain any work experience you have in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments.07Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.08Please list and explain any work experience you have with cleaning and inspecting vehicles and equipment. Required Question