Maintenance Aide I

Arkansas Department of Transportation•Lake Village, AR

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Aide I operates a single-axle truck and/or a tractor with attached mowing apparatus and performs various road maintenance functions. Duties include mowing, landscape and tree maintenance, hauling materials, repairing highways, handling supplies, removing litter, flagging traffic, and assisting with work-zone setup. The role may require responding to emergencies at any time and participating in ice and snow removal operations. The employee also services and performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. The position requires the ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and signals, and complete reports and records. A valid driver’s license is required. The employee must pass the written exam for a Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 90 calendar days of hire and the driving exam within 180 calendar days. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in demotion or termination. Successful applicants must meet CDL physical and mental requirements. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required for applicable candidates, and employees are subject to additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. The position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to learn local street and highway names and numbers.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to learn and safely operate a single-axle truck, tractor, and heavy equipment.
Ability to learn and work with simple hand tools and small power equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb hills and grades and get in and out of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather and in conditions involving noise, dust, and fumes.
Valid driver’s license.
Pass the written portion of the Class A CDL exam with tanker endorsement within 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire.
Meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.
Pass applicable pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and comply with additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a truck, tractor, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a single-axle truck and/or tractor with attached mowing apparatus.
Mow to control grass and weeds using large tractors and gang mowers.
Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on highway rights-of-way and at facilities using small power equipment and hand tools.
Operate a single-axle dump truck to haul highway construction or maintenance materials.
Use power equipment and hand tools to repair highways.
Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, and similar materials.
Pick up litter, including large tires, dead animals, and garbage.
Flag traffic.
Assist crewmembers in setting up, moving, and taking down signs and cones for work zones.
Respond to emergencies, including natural disasters, severe weather, and traffic accidents.
Work during ice and snow removal operations.
Perform regular servicing and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.