Maintenance Tech II (Wilkinson County)

Mississippi Department of Transportation; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Transportation in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is seeking a second-level vocational position responsible for basic equipment operation and maintenance in support of roadway systems.

The role may include repairing traffic signals, installing and maintaining signs, applying herbicide, pesticide and snow/ice chemicals, striping, traffic control, pothole patching, and responding to natural and man-made disasters to keep roads safe and functional.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involving operation and maintenance of basic equipment.
• Repair traffic signals and install/maintain road signs.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, and snow/ice chemicals as needed.
• Stripe pavements and manage traffic control during work.
• Patch potholes and respond to natural or man-made disasters.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Second-level vocational position accountable for technical work in involving the least complex equipment operation and maintenance. Employees may also be responsible for repairing traffic signals; installing and maintaining signs; applying herbicide, pesticide, and snow and ice chemicals; striping; traffic control; pothole patching; and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of experience.