Roadway Maintenance Aide I — Mowing, Equipment & CDL Prep

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Barling (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate a tractor and mowing equipment and perform road maintenance tasks. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English, and possess basic math and computer skills. CDL requirements apply with testing timelines upon hire.

The role involves mowing, landscape upkeep, equipment operation, manual labor, and the ability to respond to emergencies in all weather. Transportation job site safety and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to learn and operate a single-axle truck, tractor and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and weeds using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting along highway rights‑of‑way with power tools.
• Operate single-axle dump trucks hauling materials for construction and maintenance.
• Use power and hand tools to repair highways.
• Load, unload and stack bags of salt, sand, cement and chemicals.
• Pick up litter and assist crewmembers in setting up signs and cones for work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and work in various weather conditions.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math skills

Follow oral instructions

Operate heavy equipment

Learn local streets/highways

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate a tractor and mowing equipment and perform road maintenance tasks. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English, and possess basic math and computer skills. CDL requirements apply with testing timelines upon hire.

The role involves mowing, landscape upkeep, equipment operation, manual labor, and the ability to respond to emergencies in all weather. Transportation job site safety and compliance are essential.