Maintenance Worker
City of Valdosta
Maintenance Worker
City of Valdosta
Municipal government and public services
Description
This position performs street and drainage system maintenance and repair duties.
· Maintains and repairs ditches.
· Maintains catch basins and headwalls.
· Maintains and installs drainage pipes.
· Flags traffic at work sites.
· Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
· Makes sidewalk and curb repairs.
· Repairs street water and sewer cuts.
· Installs road signs.
· Operates a backhoe, tamper, and other equipment.
· Operates a variety of hand and power tools
· Performs related duties.
Requirements
· Knowledge of street and drainage system maintenance principles.
· Knowledge of the tools and equipments use in the repair and maintenance of city infrastructure.
· Knowledge of safe work practices.
· Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles equipment.
· Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
· Skill in decision making and problem solving.
· Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
· Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
· No experience requirements.
· Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Municipal government and public services
The City of Valdosta is the municipal government for Valdosta, Georgia, responsible for public safety, local infrastructure, and services for residents and businesses. Its departments run police and fire protection, maintain streets and drainage, collect waste, and operate water and wastewater systems. The city manager directs daily operations and the municipal budget in coordination with the mayor and city council, while city offices handle planning, building permits, and neighborhood development. Local taxes, service charges, and revenue from other governments fund its operations and capital projects. Valdosta was incorporated in 1860, and the city government is headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia.
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