City of Marietta, Georgia
Street Division Operator
Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43
Status: Open until Filled
This is a journey level position in the Street Division of the Public Works Department that reports directly to the Streets Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment in the repair of streets, sidewalks, drains and gutters, and street sweepers.
Responsibilities include:
- Operating construction equipment including a dump truck, boom truck, and street sweeper, bus hog, front-end loader and backhoe in the repair and construction of city streets, drains and sidewalks.
- Building forms and pouring concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, and sidewalks.
- Digging ditch with tractor and laying drainage pipe; laying brick or blocks in drain systems; building head walls.
- Repairing streets including removing broken asphalt and filling with new asphalt.
- Operating jackhammer, tamp, air compressors, and other gas-powered equipment.
- Cutting grass and weeds and picking up trash on public right-of-way.
- Cleaning out storm drains, grates, and gutters.
- Checking drainage pipes for overflow during rainstorms.
- Replacing or repairing state highway catch basin lids.
- Cleaning equipment and performing maintenance inspections; completing maintenance report forms as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have a Georgia Class A CDL at time of hire to include seven years of satisfactory driving history and no DUIs in the last 5 years.
- A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tamps, and other related equipment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment street repair equipment test on backhoes, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete.
- Knowledge of basic carpentry skills.
Disclaimer: Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.