Roadway Maintenance Aide I

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Aide I in Stuttgart, AR. The role performs mowing, highway maintenance, and basic equipment operation under supervision.

Applicants must read, write, and speak English; CDL requirements apply for advancement. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and readiness to work in varied weather. Closer to the posting date, a pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and to make entries on reports and records.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of grass and weeds by mowing using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Operate single-axle dump truck hauling highway construction or maintenance materials.
• Use power equipment and small hand tools to perform highway repairs.
• Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc.
• Flag traffic and assist with signs and cones for work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week and work during ice and snow removal operations occasionally.

Skills

English proficiency

Truck/heavy equipment operation

Basic math/computer skills

Follow oral instructions

Lift 50 lbs

Learn local streets/highways

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Aide I in Stuttgart, AR. The role performs mowing, highway maintenance, and basic equipment operation under supervision.

Applicants must read, write, and speak English; CDL requirements apply for advancement. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and readiness to work in varied weather. Closer to the posting date, a pre-employment drug test is required.