Public Works Technician - Cemetery

Inframark•Opelika, AL

About The Position

Public Works Technician Inframark is hiring Public Works Technicians to join our team. You will be performing manual labor and operating departmental equipment. We would ask you to perform grounds maintenance duties, including mowing right of way and maintaining municipal property. We are looking for candidates with experience driving and operating tractors.

Requirements

Prefer six months of landscape experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training.
Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge of: Basic math to include addition and subtraction.
Skills in: Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids.
Job involves some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate equipment.
Ability to: Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
Perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required; requires normal attention for accurate results.
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing.
The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment.
This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment such as backhoes, jackhammers, chain saws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines, weed eaters, concrete saws, paint strippers, or tractors with bush hogs in compliance with OSHA and ESG safety regulations.
Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves with chipper and leaf machines; clean alleys and rights-of-way; trim hedges and sidewalks.
Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs and flowers as directed spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
Perform cleaning tasks in assigned area, such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up trash/debris, or hauling refuse and recycling material to landfill.
Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain roadway curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; clear roadways of debris.
Performs minor building repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs and/or painting tasks; assist with maintenance of departmental equipment; fuel trucks.
Assist in sodding and landscaping property; assist with storm clean up; repair fences; remove animal carcasses from roadways.
Clean and repair drainage structures; lay pipelines; expose existing utility lines to aid heavy equipment operator and keep operator away from obstacles
Assist with the installation, cleaning and maintenance of roadway traffic and informational signs
Assist with the preparation of public events, festivals, parades and ceremonies, including installation of decorations, assembling stages and structures, and maintaining garbage disposal bins during an event.
Direct and control traffic at work sites.
Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with all ESG policies.
Employees shall perform all other duties as required.