Highway Maintenance Aide I — CDL Eligible

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Maintenance Aide I to perform mowing, landscape upkeep and heavy equipment operations on highway rights-of-way. The role requires operating tractors, dump trucks and power tools to support road upkeep.

Applicants should have basic math and computer skills, be able to read and communicate in English, and pursue a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand reports.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.
• Must obtain/maintain Class A CDL (with tanker endorsement) within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and weeds using tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting along highways and facilities.
• Operate a single-axle dump truck and load/unload materials.
• Use power tools and hand tools to repair highways and equipment.
• Load, unload and stack bags of salt, sand and chemicals; assist with signs and traffic control.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in snow/ice operations as needed.

Skills

English language

Math basics

Computer skills

Tools

CDL Class A

Tanker endorsement

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Maintenance Aide I to perform mowing, landscape upkeep and heavy equipment operations on highway rights-of-way. The role requires operating tractors, dump trucks and power tools to support road upkeep.

Applicants should have basic math and computer skills, be able to read and communicate in English, and pursue a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within the specified timeframe.