Highway Maintenance Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Plans

Pet Insurance

Legal Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DCSAM is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to deliver day-to-day maintenance and repairs of roads and infrastructure assets. You will work with our team to perform pothole patching, striping, drainage work, and vegetation control while following safety policies.

This role requires outdoor work in all weather, a valid driver's license, ability to travel, and willingness to cover overtime, night, and weekend shifts. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with skid steer, wheel loader, mini excavator, and tractor.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record (minimum 5 years).
• Open availability, including overtime and emergency on-call rotation.
• Willing to travel as needed; able to work independently or in a team; safety-focused.
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR, MOT certifications, CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove traffic control devices to ensure MOT.
• Perform highway maintenance and repairs, including pothole patching and striping.
• Maintain roadway cleanliness and drainage systems.
• Control vegetation with mowing equipment; maintain signs and guardrails.
• Work at heights using bucket trucks or ladders.
• Participate in emergency rotations, including after-hours overtime.
• Transport crew and equipment as needed; perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Foster positive relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Dependability

Willing to travel

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

Wheel loader

Mini excavator

Tractor

Bucket trucks

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: $17/ hourly

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.