Streets and Lanes Laborer/Equipment Operator

The City of Guyton has an immediate opening for the position of Streets & Lanes Laborer/Equipment Operator.  This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy machinery and equipment and assisting with construction and daily maintenance and upkeep of city streets and lanes infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, mowers, tractors with various implements, backhoes, hydradig, excavators, pavement rollers, etc.
• Performs maintenance activities including patching roads, mowing of right-of-ways, spreading dirt and gravel, and clearing debirs.
• Operates a variety of hand tools.
• Conducts preventative maintenance for equipment and vehicles; performs daily equipment inspections; checks tires and fluid levels; performs minor repairs and maintenance; reports other repair needs to Streets & Lanes Superintendent.
• Flags traffic.
• Clears right-of-way; digs and clears ditches.
• Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
• Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Assists with the installation of storm drainpipes and culverts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.  Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in a road construction or maintenance position required.  Experience with and knowledge of local road construction/maintenance codes and ordinances required.  Must have experience operating earthmoving equipment.  Must have experience with proper ditching and pipe-laying procedures.  Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards as it applies to work zone safety preferred.  Experience with and knowledge of operating a dump truck preferred.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience with operating various hand and power tools and tools and equipment used for ditch and pipe-laying work required.  Must have skill in performing preventative maintenance on both light and heavy equipment.  Must have good communication skills, both oral and written; must possess good interpersonal skills; or any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.  Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Interested applicants should submit a completed City of Guyton employment application along with resume/cover letter to William F. Lindsey, City Manager, City of Guyton, 310 Central Boulevard, Guyton, GA 31312.  Applications are available at Guyton City Hall, located at 310 Central Boulevard, Guyton, GA 31312, and also on the City of Guyton's website, https://cityofguyton.com.  Salary for this position will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  Position will remain open until filled.  The City of Guyton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  A criminal history verification and substance abuse testing is required prior to employment.