Roadway Maintenance Technician - On-Call & Night Shifts

Vets Hired; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highway Maintenance Technician in Nashville, TN is responsible for performing a variety of highway maintenance tasks to keep roadways safe, functional, and presentable. The role includes roadway repairs, debris removal, incident response, heavy equipment operation, and installation and repair of roadway safety features following safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, pothole and guardrail repair, vegetation control, road patrols, incident response, equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Roadway maintenance or construction experience preferred.
• MOT Certification preferred.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work safely in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules, including nights, weekends, and on-call assignments.
• Ability to use smartphones and mobile applications.
• Ability to pass background screening, fingerprinting, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine highway maintenance and repair activities.
• Repair potholes, fences, guardrails, bridges, and longitudinal cable barriers.
• Perform roadway seeding, sod installation, and herbicide application.
• Conduct road patrols and remove debris from roadways.
• Respond to roadway incidents and emergency maintenance needs.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles.
• Install, repair, and maintain roadway signs.
• Perform bridge maintenance and repair work.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely.
• Follow all safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Use smartphones and mobile applications to support daily operations.
• Work on-call, nights, weekends, and during emergency situations as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

On-call availability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MOT Certification

CDL Class A

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Highway Maintenance Technician in Nashville, TN is responsible for performing a variety of highway maintenance tasks to keep roadways safe, functional, and presentable. The role includes roadway repairs, debris removal, incident response, heavy equipment operation, and installation and repair of roadway safety features following safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, pothole and guardrail repair, vegetation control, road patrols, incident response, equipment