Highway Maintenance Technician

DCS Asset Maintenance; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

PTO

Disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Legal benefits

Job summary

DCSAM is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day maintenance, servicing, and repairs of roads and infrastructure assets per contract standards. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship across various assets such as medians, signs, and drainage systems.

You will operate maintenance equipment and support activities including emergency response rotations, with overtime, night, weekend, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with skid steer, wheel loader, mini excavator, and tractor preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture and follow all safety policies.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices to ensure safe MOT.
• Perform highway maintenance and repairs (potholes, striping, signs, guardrails).
• Maintain road cleanliness and drainage systems.
• Work at heights using bucket trucks or ladders; operate light equipment.
• Support emergency response rotations, including overtime and travel.

Skills

Skid steer

Wheel loader

Mini excavator

Tractor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCSAM is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCSAM family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!

Job Description

As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the project’s day-to-day maintenance, servicing, repairs of roads, and other infrastructure assets. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining contracted assets (such as roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards in the contract and as directed by the supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture by following all safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices (cones, signs, message/arrow boards, etc.) to ensure safe Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
• Perform highway maintenance and repairs including pothole patching, striping, reflector/delineator installation, and concrete/asphalt work.
• Maintain roadway cleanliness through litter and debris removal using tools such as litter claws or similar devices.
• Repair and maintain drainage systems, slopes, berms, and culverts using hand and power tools.
• Control vegetation growth using mowing equipment, trimmers, sprayers, and other methods.
• Maintain and repair signs, guardrails, fences, and lighting using appropriate tools and materials.
• Work comfortably at heights using bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders, or aerial platforms.
• Participate in emergency response rotations, including availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Transport crew and equipment using pickup trucks and specialized vehicles/trailers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Foster positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Promote a customer service-focused environment among team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Experience with skid steer, wheel loader, mini excavator, and tractor
• At least 18 years of age
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (minimum 5 years)
• Open availability, including overtime and emergency on-call rotation
• Willing to travel as needed
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment
• Must follow company drug and alcohol policy
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR certification
• Preferred: Advanced MOT certification
• Preferred: Commerical Driver's License (Class A or B)

Additional Information

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, Supplemental Plans, Pet Insurance & Legal available
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pay rate: $18.00/ hourly (Depending on Experience)

DCSAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCSAM is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCSAM offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCSAM complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.