Columbus Consolidated Government
Maintenance Worker I - G114 - Sewer Maintenance
Columbus Consolidated Government, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Salary:
$16.39 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000081 Department:
Public Works Division:
Sewer Maintenance Opening Date:
02/14/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities This 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 Abilities
Knowledge 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 Requirements
Knowledge 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. No experience requirements. Physical Requirements The 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.
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 Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The 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 Plan The 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. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
03
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the operating a van, truck, grasshopper, weed eater, lawn mower, and a chainsaw. 04
Please list and explain any work experience you have in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments. 05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with cleaning and inspecting vehicles and equipment. Required Question
$16.39 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000081 Department:
Public Works Division:
Sewer Maintenance Opening Date:
02/14/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities This 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 Abilities
Knowledge 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 Requirements
Knowledge 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. No experience requirements. Physical Requirements The 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.
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 Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The 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 Plan The 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. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
03
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the operating a van, truck, grasshopper, weed eater, lawn mower, and a chainsaw. 04
Please list and explain any work experience you have in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments. 05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with cleaning and inspecting vehicles and equipment. Required Question