Highway Maintenance & Equipment Operator (CDL-Ready)

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Mountain View (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks a Maintenance Aide I in Mountain View, AR. Under supervision, you will operate a single-axle truck or tractor with mowing equipment and perform road maintenance tasks. Pre-employment CDL processes apply, and post-employment drug testing is required.

Annual salary offers and benefits follow state guidelines. The position requires English proficiency, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a single-axle dump truck hauling highway construction or maintenance materials frequently.
• Mow and maintain grass and weeds using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on highway right-of-ways and facilities.
• Use power equipment and small hand tools to make highway repairs.
• Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc.
• Pick up litter and assist with setting up signs and cones for work zones.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks a Maintenance Aide I in Mountain View, AR. Under supervision, you will operate a single-axle truck or tractor with mowing equipment and perform road maintenance tasks. Pre-employment CDL processes apply, and post-employment drug testing is required.

Annual salary offers and benefits follow state guidelines. The position requires English proficiency, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work in various weather conditions.