Worker II / Public Works
hace 1 día
Athens
If you like working outdoors, tackling tough jobs, and seeing results you can point to at the end of the day this is your kind of work. Join the Athens-Clarke County Public Works Streets & Drainage Division, and help keep our roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems in top shape. You'll work side-by-side with a crew that takes pride in doing the job right. *CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE* Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. Valid Driver's License: $1,500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive, and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license. Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager. What You'll Need to Qualify • A high school diploma or equivalent., • At least one year of hands-on work experience construction, landscaping, mechanical, farm, or similar., • A valid driver's license and the ability to get your Georgia CDL Class B with tanker endorsement within 5 months., • A strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn and operate heavy equipment safely. What You'll Get • Hiring Bonus: $1,500$3,000 (depending on license type) paid in increments as you hit key milestones., • Steady Weekday Schedule: You'll work four 10-hour shifts per week (MondayThursday or TuesdayFriday) from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., giving you a consistent routine, long weekends, and opportunities for overtime., • Full benefits package and paid training., • Room to grow: Build skills, earn certifications, and advance to higher crew levels., • Pride in your work: When Athens drives safely or stays dry after a storm you'll know you had a hand in it., • Biweekly pay checks with pay starting at $18.64/hr What You'll Do • Build and repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, and drainage systems that keep Athens safe and moving., • Operate trucks, loaders, and power tools to get the job done., • Lay concrete, brick, and block to build and repair catch basins, walls, and drainage structures., • Keep your equipment in shape check fluids, perform light maintenance, and report issues., • Set up traffic control and keep the work zone safe for everyone., • Step up during emergencies (storms, floods, or other events) to help restore and protect the community. Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. As an Employer of Choice, we offer: • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Prescription drug plan Wellness • Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+, • Employee Assistance Program, • Wellness education and incentive programs, • Annual Wellness Fair, • Annual employee appreciation events, • Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots), • Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations Family and Career • Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department, • Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System Time • Annual/Sick leave, • 13 paid holidays per calendar year Money • Robust Wellness Program earn up to $175 per quarter for participation, • Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care, • Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service), • 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match, • Tuition Reimbursement Program, • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer Federal Student Aid, • Financial education programs, • Uniforms provided (if applicable), • Discount Admissions ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium Protection • Group Accident insurance, • Critical Illness insurance, • MASA Medical Transportation Insurance, • Employer paid basic life insurance, • Whole life insurance, • Employer Paid Short Term Disability, • Long Term Disability, • Contributory term life insurance, • Pet Insurance To learn more about the Benefits offered at ACCGov, you may access them below.