Roadway Maintenance Aide I — Tractor/Truck Ops

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Aide I. The role involves operating a single-axle truck and mowing equipment for highway maintenance, with duties including landscape work and sign setup in work zones.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of obtaining a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within specified timelines; this is an at-will position with potential for Geographical Pay Differential where posted.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public; understand highway traffic signs and signals; make entries on reports and records.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass with large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on rights-of-way and facilities using weed-eaters, brush hooks, chainsaws, pole saws and similar tools.
• Operate a 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.
• Pick up litter including large tires, dead animals, garbage, etc.
• Flag traffic and assist with setting up, moving and taking down signs and cones for work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week (occasional).
• Work during ice and snow removal operations (occasional).
• Perform regular servicing and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment (secondary function).

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Reading & writing

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Aide I. The role involves operating a single-axle truck and mowing equipment for highway maintenance, with duties including landscape work and sign setup in work zones.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of obtaining a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within specified timelines; this is an at-will position with potential for Geographical Pay Differential where posted.