Gutter Installation In Jobs in Newnan, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Grade 14: Minimum Wage $26.91 per hour

Dept/Div: Road Department/N/A FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult skilled trades work leading an employee OR inmate crew operating a variety of medium to heavy, construction and specialty equipment up to and in excess of 35,000.00 lbs. operating weight, and heavy trucks with GVWR in excess of 65,000.00 lbs., maintaining and performing minor maintenance on assigned equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor Division Chief and or Division Director. Close supervision is exercised over inmate crews as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a certified correctional officer or be able to become certified with 6 months of hire. Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Operates a variety of equipment from small to heavy (gradall, motor grader, mini-ex, skid steer, bucket trucks, grapple trucks, loaders, rollers, shoulder machines, loll, tamps, sidearm, sweepers, back-hoe)

Maintains 60 miles of county gravel roads and ditches

Rebuilds shoulders along roads

Cut back vegetation along county roadways using various equipment (sidearm, bucket trucks, skid steer with mulch head)

Installs and replaces stormwater pipe and driveway pipe along county roadways (12” to 96” pipe)

Ditching and rebuilding of ditch lines along county roadways

Will perform some concrete work by rebuilding storm boxes, some sidewalk and curb gutter

Monitors and coordinates the use of equipment and material used to obtain maximum productivity and cost efficiency for conducting jobs

Perform much of the clean-up of storm debris

Calculates grade and quantities of material for projects

Calculates percentages, ratios, slopes, and other arithmetic computations needed for construction

Understands that they can be called upon to be on-call at any time during storm events

Applies dust treatment to gravel roads to mitigate dust and washing on roadways

Installation of erosion control devices as required by engineering drawings to meet standards of GASWCC

Manages and directs some contractors and sub-contractors

Trains crews of inmates to perform work in field and alongside roadway

Performs the duties of Equipment Operator I and Equipment Operator II as necessary.

Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment; thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment hauling operations; skilled in the use of heavy equipment hauling trucks and trailers.; skill in the operation of heavy earth moving equipment; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates and the general public. Ability to make arithmetic computations and compute quantities, and percentages, Skilled in the proper use of construction levels and rods. Knowledgeable in figuring project grades elevations, and some knowledge in reading/interpreting civil engineering drawings. 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in the operation of medium to heavy sized equipment and trucks, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; no special hearing perception is required; work requires using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

Prerequisite for this position is successful completion of a basic skills test that meets the standard for Peace Officer Standards and Training certification – if selected for consideration you will be provide information on the skills test.

Obtain and maintain up to date Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level 1A Card. (Construction)

Completion of Excavation/Trench Safety Course from National Safety Council. (Construction)

Obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Correctional Officer certification and National Safety Council Flagger certifications within six months.

Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.

Valid commercial driver's license Class B minimum and Class A minimum for the Hauling Heavy equipment in excess of 10,000 lbs. combination vehicles in the State of Georgia with favorable driving history (MVR).

Last Revised: 9/1/2026