Highway Maintenance Technician I

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks aMaintenance worker to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment while performing highway maintenance tasks. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscape maintenance, loading materials, litter pickup, flagging, and assisting with work zones. CDL certification within the specified timeline is required for continued employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand traffic signs.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and weeds using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on highways and facilities.
• Operate single-axle dump trucks hauling construction or maintenance materials.
• Use power equipment and hand tools to repair highways.
• Load, unload, and stack materials such as salt, sand and cement.
• Pick up litter and debris.
• Flag traffic and assist with setting up signs and cones for work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed.
• Assist in snow and ice removal operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Computer skills

Heavy equipment operation

Instruction following

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks aMaintenance worker to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment while performing highway maintenance tasks. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscape maintenance, loading materials, litter pickup, flagging, and assisting with work zones. CDL certification within the specified timeline is required for continued employment.