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Job Summary:
This position is responsible for operating a truck to haul equipment and materials to and from work sites, for performing a variety of other duties associated with the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate trucks and various pieces of equipment
• Perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance (e.g., clean, oil, fuel, and grease equipment)
• Haul material such as fill, stone, gravel, or asphalt to be used in repairing structures, patching and construction
• Perform manual labor in the repair, maintenance, and construction of road and right-of-ways
• Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment
• Locates and removes refuse from County right-of-way
• Manual labor, such as shoveling, digging, flagging, loading, and unloading material, etc.
• Operates chain saw, chipper and other tree/brush removal equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair sign, culverts, guardrails, etc.
• Other duties and direction deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Public Works Department

Education and Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prefer some paving experience
• Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Georgia driver’s license with CDL “B” or “A”

Skills/Abilities
• Able to properly use tools
• Listen to, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Able to work in all weather conditions and adverse terrains
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work in a teamwork environment

PLEASE NOTE:

 1) All inquiries and applications should be obtained from the Reception Area, Catoosa County Governmental Building located at 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold GA

 2) Current employees wishing to apply for a transfer are expected to complete an application and will be notified by Personnel if chosen for an interview

 3) Post offer negative drug test required. Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 4) Applicants for positions that require a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a cmv was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a cmv driver.

An application must be submitted, even if a resume is included.

Applications may be emailed to Susan Adams at reception@catoosa.com.

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