Roadway Maintenance Technician I

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; McGehee (AR); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Aide I to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks. The role involves driving, equipment operation, and routine upkeep across job sites.

Posting closes on 11/17/2026. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass CDL tests within the specified timelines. Prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand highway traffic signs.
• Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

Aufgaben

• Mow grass using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting along highways.
• Operate single-axle dump truck for construction/maintenance materials.
• Use hand tools and small power equipment for repairs.
• Load, unload and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc.
• Pick up litter and flag traffic.
• Assist with setting up signs and cones in work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed.
• Work during ice and snow removal operations.

Kenntnisse

English literacy

Truck/Heavy equipment operation

Basic math

Follow oral instructions

Learning local streets/highway names

Jobbeschreibung

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Aide I to operate a single-axle truck and mowing equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks. The role involves driving, equipment operation, and routine upkeep across job sites.

Posting closes on 11/17/2026. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass CDL tests within the specified timelines. Prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred, with training provided as needed.