Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Road Maintenance Worker and play a vital role in ensuring the safety, durability, and functionality of our transportation infrastructure. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors on various construction and highway maintenance projects. You will operate heavy machinery, perform manual labor, and implement safety protocols to keep roads in top condition. Your expertise will directly contribute to community safety and mobility, making each day rewarding and impactful.
Duties
- Operate heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and front loader trucks to perform road repairs, grading, paving, and construction tasks.
- Conduct routine maintenance on machinery such as Caterpillar equipment and power tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform manual handling tasks involving heavy lifting, material placement, and debris removal using hand tools and power tools.
- Execute traffic control measures for work zones to ensure safety for workers and travelers alike.
- Assist with highway maintenance activities such as patching potholes, installing signage, and repairing guardrails in accordance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations.
- Support construction projects by preparing sites, setting up barriers, and managing construction materials.
- Follow safety protocols diligently during all operations to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with construction site standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and front loader trucks.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of construction machinery and tools used in road maintenance.
- Prior experience working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure or highway setting.
- Knowledge of FMCSA regulations related to commercial truck driving and safety standards.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, manual handling, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Skilled in traffic control for work zones to maintain safe environments for crews and the public.
- Familiarity with welding, power tools, heavy equipment operation (including Caterpillar machinery), and basic vehicle maintenance is preferred.
- Excellent understanding of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operation and construction site procedures.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; commercial truck driving experience is a plus.
Embark on a career that combines technical skill with community service! We’re committed to fostering a safe, dynamic work environment where your expertise makes a real difference in maintaining vital transportation routes.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
