Employment Opportunities

Current Positions

Administratrive Assistant to City Manager–

The City of Cochran is seeking a skilled laborer to to assist the City Manager in City administrative tasks, specifically in the areas of community development, grants research and coordination, budget preparation, and meeting preparation.

The Administrative Assistant will be supervised by the City Manager..

Applicants can apply on-line or at City Hall at 112 West Dykes Street, Cochran, Ga. 31014. The City of Cochran’s website is www.cityofcochran.com.

The position is open until filled.

The City of Cochran is an equal opportunity employer

Part-time Laborer – Public Works Department

The City of Cochran is seeking a skilled laborer to join our Public Works team. The skilled laborer will operate a Zero-Turn or other mower in City rights-of-way as well as the Cedar Hill Cemetery. This position also involves operating vehicles, tractors, chain saws, cutters, weed eaters, and pruning saws. A strong work ethic, and attention to detail and safety are essential.

Position is part-time averaging 28 hours per week. Position is supervised by the Public Works Department Street Supervisor.

Applicants can apply on-line or at City Hall at 112 West Dykes Street, Cochran, Ga. 31014. The City of Cochran’s website is www.cityofcochran.com.

Deadline to apply is Friday, October 16, 2020 at 4:30PM.

The City of Cochran is an equal opportunity employer

Maintenance Technician - Public Works Department (Full-Time)

The City of Cochran is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join our Public Works team. The maintenance technician will operate a Zero-Turn or other mower in City rights-of-way. This position also involves operating equipment, vehicles, tractors, chain saws, cutters and pruning saws. This position will also assist in maintaining the storm and sewer system as needed. A strong work ethic, and attention to detail and safety are essential and assisting with the maintenance.

This position is full-time 40 hours a week, working on call weeks on a rotation schedule. This position is supervised by the Public Works Department Street Supervisor.

Applicants can apply on-line or at City Hall at 112 West Dykes Street, Cochran, Ga. 31014. The City of Cochran’s website is www.cityofcochran.com

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 6, 2020 at 4:30PM.

The City of Cochran is an equal opportunity employer.

Certified Police Officer – Patrol Division (Part-Time)

Under general supervision the applicant is expected to perform field duties relating to response to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigation of crimes and other incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform tasks in a community oriented, problem solving approach to policing.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
Minimum 21 years of age.
No Felony convictions and no serious misdemeanor convictions.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must meet/pass background requirements.
Must pass a fit for duty physical and drug screen.
POST certification must be "Current and In Good Standing"

Salary $16.38/Hr

Please contact City Clerk Tracy Jones for more information.

Phone: (478) 934-6346

Email: tjones@cityofcochran.com

Application can be obtained online at www.cityofcochran.com

The position is open until filled.

Police Officer – Patrol Division (Full-Time)

Under general supervision the Police officer is expected to perform field duties relating to response to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigation of crimes and other incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform tasks in a community oriented, problem solving approach to policing. The City of Cochran offers many training opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, Associates Degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• No Felony convictions and no serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must meet/pass department’s background requirements.
• Must pass a fit for duty physical and drug screen.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or rotating shifts as required.
• POST certification must be “Current and In Good Standing”.

Starting salary $16.78/Hr.

Please contact the City of Cochran, Human Resources Department for more information or visit us on-line www.cityofcochran.com

Phone:(478) 934-6346
email: tjones@cityofcochran.com

The position is open until filled.

Part-Time Laborer - Public Works Department

The City of Cochran is seeking a skilled laborer to join our Public Works team. The skilled laborer will operate a Zero-Turn or other mower in City rights-of-ways, public building, and the City cemetery. This position also involves operating vehicles, tractors, chain saws, cutters and pruning saws. A strong work ethic, and attention to detail and safety are essential.

Position is part-time averaging 28 hours per week. Position is supervised by the Public Works Department Street Supervisor.

Applicants can apply on-line or at City Hall at 112 West Dykes Street, Cochran, Ga. 31014. The City of Cochran’s website is www.cityofcochran.com.

Deadline to apply is Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:30PM.

The City of Cochran is an equal opportunity employer.