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Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of county roadways and related infrastructure.

Job Duties
• Uses hand tools, cleans, sweeps, and performs basic maintenance tasks (e.g. Cleans, oils, fuels, and greases equipment, etc.)
• Performs a variety of horticultural task (e.g. mowing, mulching, weed whacking, tree trimming, etc.)
• Picks up and delivers mail, supplies, and equipment
• Locates and removes refuse from County property or County Right-of-Way
• Operates a variety of small and medium motor vehicles and equipment (e.g. pickup truck, sweeper, tractor, bobcat, chipper, packer, etc.)
• Assists higher level maintenance staff at job sites (e.g. shoveling, digging, loading, and unloading material, etc.)
• Adjust work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned
• Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency management training, licensure and/or certification
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

Education and Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least two years working experience in operation of small machinery such as mowers and/or construction site preparation
• Valid driver’s license in state of residency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proper use, handling, and care of small tools and equipment used for horticulture, building maintenance, and road and right-of-way maintenance, etc.
• Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the road construction and maintenance. Good communication skills
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, codes, and/or statutes
• Lifting heavy objects
• Operating hand tools and non-complex motorized equipment
• Driving light duty pickup truck and operating small to medium equipment
• Work effectively in all weather conditions
• Able to work in a teamwork environment

PLEASE NOTE:

 1) All inquiries and applications should be obtained from the Reception Area, Catoosa County Governmental Building located at 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold GA

 2) Current employees wishing to apply for a transfer are expected to complete an application and will be notified by Personnel if chosen for an interview

 3) Post offer negative drug test required. Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 4) Applicants for positions that require a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a cmv was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a cmv driver.

An application must be submitted, even if a resume is included.

Applications may be emailed to Susan Adams at reception@catoosa.com.

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