Highway Maintenance Technician - NOVA

Gilder Search Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation

Sick leave

10 paid holidays

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Pet Insurance Discount

Employee Assistance Plans

Job summary

Gilder Search Group's client in the Northern Virginia/DC area seeks full-time Maintenance Technicians to perform highway maintenance tasks in compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include lighting, sign, guardrail and bridge work, heavy equipment operation, road patrol and incident response; on-call and night shifts may be required. A high school diploma and MOT certifications preferred; a clean driving record is required.

Qualifications

• MOT Certifications preferred.
• Clean driving record is essential; background check required.
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Ability to use smartphone and applications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance tasks including lighting repair, sign repair, guardrail repair, bridge work and heavy equipment operations.
• Be part of a team and remain flexible to work on-call and nights when required.
• Conduct road patrols and incident response as needed.

Skills

MOT Certifications

Driving record check

Smartphone & apps

On-call readiness

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Knowledge of local driving rules

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Our client is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 60 years they have provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services.

Position summary:

Our client is currently seeking full-time Maintenance Technicians to perform maintenance operations in the Northern Virginia and DC area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.

Salary:

$17-$21/hr. Hourly rate depends on experience, certifications, and licenses

Schedule:

Full time. Must be flexible and available to work on-call when required.

Responsibilities:

Work as a part of a team performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance. MUST be flexible and able to work on-call and nights when necessary. Highway maintenance tasks include, but not limited to:

• Lighting repair
• Sign repair
• Guardrail repair
• Bridge work and repair
• Heavy equipment operations
• Road Patrol
• Incident response

Preferred Experience:

Roadway maintenance or construction experience

MOT Certifications

Clean driving record is essential

• Must pass criminal background check
• Finger Printing required, provided by Company

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Carry out simple arithmetic functions
• Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
• Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
• Ability to use smart phone and applications
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor
• Ability to operate hand/power tools

Total Compensation Package to include: FREE PPE!

Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, eligible fo referral bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include:

• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Sick
• 10 paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Critical Illness coverage
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Employee Assistance Plans
• and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.