Roadway Maintenance Technician I

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation District 6 in Garland County seeks a Maintenance worker to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment, perform highway maintenance, and assist with traffic control and safety in work zones.

The role requires the ability to read, write and speak English, basic math, and basic computer skills; CDL literacy and acquisition processes are described in the posting. Applicants must pass CDL-related tests within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand signs.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and learn operating procedures for trucks and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and weeds with large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting along highway rights-of-way.
• Operate single-axle dump trucks hauling materials.
• Use power tools and hand tools for highway repairs.
• Load and unload bags of salt, sand, cement and chemicals.
• Pick up litter and manage debris in work zones.

Skills

English literacy

Oral communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Tools

Single-axle dump truck

Tractor and mowing equipment

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation District 6 in Garland County seeks a Maintenance worker to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment, perform highway maintenance, and assist with traffic control and safety in work zones.

The role requires the ability to read, write and speak English, basic math, and basic computer skills; CDL literacy and acquisition processes are described in the posting. Applicants must pass CDL-related tests within specified timelines.