Roadway Maintenance Technician

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Roadway Maintenance Technician to operate various maintenance equipment and perform essential highway maintenance duties. This role involves working with a team to ensure the safety and efficiency of roadways, responding to traffic incidents, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway maintenance and possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License. Join a company that values personal and professional growth, offers competitive benefits, and fosters a collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects while developing your skills in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k) Program

Qualifications

• Must have a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• 1-3+ years of experience in roadway maintenance and traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment and perform skilled highway maintenance duties.
• Respond to traffic incidents and provide roadside assistance.

Skills

Team Interaction

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

1-3+ years of roadway maintenance experience

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Sweepers

Bucket Trucks

Snow Plows

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us:

In 2016, the Commonwealth of Virginia selected a Cintra-led consortium to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the express lanes on Interstate 66 Outside the Beltway. The project will transform this critical Northern Virginia artery to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more predictable travel times. The project corridor extends approximately 22 miles along Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Gainesville (US Route 29). Once completed, the project will include three toll-free general-purpose lanes in each direction and two express lanes in each direction with a state-of-the-art open-road electronic toll collection system. Expanded transit service, park-and-ride lots and interchange enhancements will further improve travel along I-66. The project will also connect several shared use paths to create more multimodal options. As an innovative and efficient public-private partnership, this project will be completed at a $2.5 billion net savings for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

Summary: The Roadway Maintenance Technician operates automotive and maintenance equipment to transport material, equipment and maintenance personnel as well as performing skilled highway maintenance duties. Also, participates in the maintenance of buildings. Works with maintenance personnel receives assignments from the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager, and on occasions supervises personnel on various job assignments. You will guide and/or train less experienced personnel on equipment operation and roadway maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates equipment such as tractors, mowers, sweepers, bucket trucks, Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA’s) and Snow Plows.
2. Operate assigned gas or hand tools to complete Daily Assignments.
3. Inspects equipment for proper operating condition, makes minor repairs or adjustments, lubricates and assists in making repairs as required.
4. Performs skilled maintenance such as traffic control, pavement repair, landscaping, painting, relamping, guardrail and barrier repairs, and is available on-call after hours for emergency maintenance service, as needed.
5. Responds to traffic incidents, provides roadside assistance to motorists on I-66 and is available on-call after hours for emergency incident response, as needed.
6. Performs miscellaneous building maintenance as required.
7. Any other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill the duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience & Certification:

1. A Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the endorsement of air brakes is desired.
2. 1 -3+ years of experience in general roadway maintenance, traffic control, and traffic management is desired.
3. Previous experience with construction vehicles and snow removal operations is desired.
4. Basic knowledge of automotive mechanics.

Professional Qualities:

1. Ability to interact with colleagues in a team structure.
2. Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
3. Good communication skills.
4. User level of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and capable of learning and use other PC-based software.
5. Must be able to multitask and problem solve within a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be provided.

1. Ability and willingness to work alternate work schedules, including weekends and night shifts. Can be assigned to a scheduled shift as needed.
2. May be required to work off hours on a regularly scheduled basis.
3. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high at times given that the employee will be working around heavy machinery and in traffic conditions.
4. Some roadway travel required.
5. The employee must be able to individually lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
6. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, drive, and sit for long periods of time during day and night operation.
7. Must be able to work in elevated positions in various kinds of weather conditions.

I-66 Express Mobility Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.