Roadway Maintenance Operator I: Snow & Pavement Care

RI Council 94; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking a Highway Maintenance Operator I to perform physical labor and the skilled operation of self-propelled equipment used in maintaining Rhode Island highways, shoulders, drainage, signage, and in snow/ice control. Work hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and experience operating heavy equipment over 26,000 lbs GVW with airbrakes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment over 26,000 lbs GVW with airbrakes and manual transmissions.
• Must obtain/maintain RI CDL Class B with airbrakes and tanker endorsements within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy trucks, tractors, basin cleaners, mowers, and support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment.
• Load/unload materials and assist in traffic control and flagging.
• Assist in winter storm operations and snow/ice removal.
• Mount/dismount equipment and support road/highway maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety adherence

Reading and following directions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class B with airbrakes

Tanker endorsement

Job description

RI Council 94 is seeking a Highway Maintenance Operator I to perform physical labor and the skilled operation of self-propelled equipment used in maintaining Rhode Island highways, shoulders, drainage, signage, and in snow/ice control. Work hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and experience operating heavy equipment over 26,000 lbs GVW with airbrakes.