Road Maintenance Worker, Road
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
complexity of the position.
- 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.
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, grease, machinery with
moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices 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
QUALIFICATIONS and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss
Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course
and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
ADA COMPLIANCE
- Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
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 of 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