Maintenance Aide I

Arkansas Department of Transportation•Russellville, AR

3d•Onsite

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 a variety of road maintenance functions. Duties may include work beyond the examples listed, and the Department may modify the job description based on its needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an at-will employer. The position requires outdoor work in all types of weather and may involve noise, dust, and fumes. Employees must be able to respond to emergencies at any time, including natural disasters, severe weather, and traffic accidents. The position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, and make entries on reports and records.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to follow oral instructions and learn local street and highway names and numbers.
Ability to learn and safely operate a single-axle truck, tractor, and heavy equipment.
Ability to learn and use simple hand tools and small power equipment safely.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb hills, grades, and 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.
Must pass the written portion of a Class A CDL exam with tanker (N) endorsement within 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire.
Must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.
Must complete a pre-employment drug/alcohol test after a contingent offer and before performing work, unless exempt as an internal applicant already in a safety-sensitive position; employees are also subject to additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a truck, tractor, or heavy equipment.
Carpentry and concrete skills for positions applicable to District Bridge Crews.

Responsibilities

Mow grass and weeds using large tractors and gang mowers.
Maintain highway rights-of-way and facilities through landscaping and tree cutting, using weed-eaters, brush hooks, chainsaws, pole saws, limb saws, and other small power equipment.
Operate a single-axle dump truck to haul highway construction or maintenance materials.
Repair highways using power equipment and small hand tools such as shovels and rakes.
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 and assist crew members with setting up, moving, and taking down work-zone signs and cones.
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.
Follow assigned instructions and perform related duties as assigned.