What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Road Worker/Weed-Eater position at Fayette County Administration?
Seasonal Road Department Laborer RD/X
Road
JOB SUMMARY
This position will perform daily labor-intensive tasks for the maintenance of county roadways which includes daily
operation of a weed eater.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Right-of-Way Maintenance Operations
1. Daily operation of weed eater as part of the Department’s right-of-way mowing crew
2. Operation of a Crew Cab truck
3. Learn to operate a grass tractor, zero-turn mower, bush hog and weed eater to maintain the grass alongside
the roads in the County.
4. Learn how to properly use a chainsaw
General Operations
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance
2. Learn how to properly set-up safe work-zone devices and flag traffic
3. Learn how to tie-down construction equipment for safe transportation
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
1. Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles.
2. Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Crew Leader assigns work in terms of general instructions. The Lead Mower spot-checks completed work for
compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and
specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related road maintenance duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to the
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of the county’s roadways. Success
in this position provides safe and well-maintained roads for county residents and visitors.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
Seasonal Road Department Trainee, Road
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of
dexterity.
- The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery
such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license, more specifically discussed in MINIMUM
Control Guidelines.
ADA COMPLIANCE
- Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect
the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
- In accordance with Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the workplace or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Possession of a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of Georgia;
- No experience requirements.
