Highway and Roadway Tech

TPC CORPORATION; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local maintenance firm is seeking a dedicated individual for maintaining roadway assets in Orlando, FL. Responsibilities include performing maintenance activities, operating medium-duty equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a valid FL driver's license and be available for emergency response and on-call duty. A clean driving history is required. High school education or equivalent preferred. This role demands physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid FL Driver’s License and DOT acceptable driving record.
• This position is subject to a random drug screening at any time.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on roadway assets.
• Inspect completed work and participate in training.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Emergency response

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Certified in DOT Work Zone Safety

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY: The initial focus of this position is to perform maintenance activities of roadway assets and adjacent properties while exercising independent judgment and promoting safe work habits. MOT Certification and/or CDL license is a plus. Work is on state roads in Osceola County.

Applicants must be within 5 miles of SOUTHLAND BLVD AND US441 for this position.

MUST HAVE CLEAN DMV WITH AT LEAST THREE YEARS CLEAN DRIVING HISTORY.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record/input maintenance needs.
• Inspect completed work.
• Participate in all training.
• Perform maintenance activities on the roadway assets to include preventative maintenance and repair.
• Check complaints on roads and inspects highways to determine repair work needed.
• Assist with operations to maintain roadway right of way maintenance during emergencies such as natural disasters and inclement weather.
• Perform routine traffic control functions such as flagging and setting up work zones.
• Operate a variety of medium duty equipment including tractors, bush hogs, as well as some hydraulic equipment and power tools.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor to include, but not limited to, roadway repair, bridge work orders, fence repair, cleaning and reshaping ditches, erecting signs, landscaping activities, debris and litter control.
• Comply with all applicable State, Local laws, Federal OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations; assist in always maintaining a safe working environment.
• Complete vehicle pre/post trip inspections daily to assure vehicles and equipment are safe and in good working order before leaving company premises and upon return.
• Report any safety issues from pre/post trip inspections immediately to supervisor.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment when required.
• Verify that the loads, tools, equipment, and materials are secured properly before transporting begins.
• Assist with all other right of way maintenance activities as directed.
• Obey all traffic and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to take and pass the FDOT MOT certification class.
• Must be available for on-call 1 week per month. This is emergency response providing traffic control and safety.
• Maintains a positive public image for the company with appropriate personal conduct.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional, and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Be able to respond to all and any kind of incident 24/7.
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Requires valid FL Driver’s License and a DOT acceptable driving record at all times which is subject to annual review.
• This position is subject to a random drug screening at any time.

Education or Training

• Certified in DOT Work Zone Safety.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.
• Company Safety Training.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry equipment to and from assigned areas as well as use the equipment in performance of job.

Work Environment

This position works in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all types of weather as well as directly on and near busy roadways.