Seasonal Road Maintenance

Seasonal Road Maintenance 
Worker Road

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roadways. This is a 
seasonal position.

MAJOR DUTIES
Asphalt Paving Operations
1. Shovels asphalt or gravel to patch potholes;
2. Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
3. Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
4. Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Grading and Maintenance Operations
1. Flags traffic at construction and maintenance projects;
2. Picks up trash from county rights-of-way;
3. Operates tractors, bush hogs and weed eaters;
4. Assists with the installation of concrete;
5. Digs trenches, cleans catch basins, manholes, and sewer lines;
6. Clears debris from roadways;
7. Operates a chain saw or bush ax to cut limbs, bushes, and brush;
8. Drives pilot escort trucks;
9. Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and asphalt;
10. Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
11. Maintains assigned equipment, vehicles and tools;
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Asphalt Paving Operations
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance;
2. Skill in the operation of job related equipment and hand tools;
3. Skill in oral and written communication;
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Crew Leader assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed
work for compliance with instructions and establishes procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the
final results.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and
specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Road Maintenance Worker, Road

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
• The work consists of related road maintenance duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to the
complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of the county’s roadways. Success
in this position provides safe and well maintained roads for county residents and visitors.

CONTACTS
• Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of
dexterity.
• The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with
moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such
as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
None.

ADA COMPLIANCE
• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable 
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to 
discuss accommodations. 

HIPAA COMPLIANCE
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect 
the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in 
the course of their work. 

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
• In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered 
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In 
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and 
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the 
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job. 
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED;
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within one (1) month from the date of hire;
• No experience requirements.