Maintenance Aide I

Arkansas Department of Transportation•North Little Rock, AR

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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 road maintenance functions. Duties include maintaining grass and weeds, landscaping and tree cutting along highway rights-of-way and at facilities, hauling materials, repairing highways, handling materials, collecting litter, flagging traffic, and assisting with work-zone signs and cones. The position may respond to emergencies at any time and may participate in ice and snow removal operations. The role also includes regular servicing and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment. The work may involve all types of weather, noise, dust, and fumes. This is an at-will position with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. A valid driver’s license is required. The employee must pass the written portion of the Class A CDL exam with tanker (“N”) endorsement within 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days. Failure to meet these deadlines may lead to demotion or termination as described in the posting. Applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL and are subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing. 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 (“N”) endorsement within the first 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 required pre-employment drug/alcohol testing when applicable and comply with additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a truck, tractor, or heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a single-axle truck and/or a tractor with attached mowing apparatus.
Mow frequently using large tractors and gang mowers to control grass and weeds.
Perform landscape maintenance and cut trees along highway rights-of-way and at facilities using industrial 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.
Use power equipment and small hand tools, such as shovels and rakes, to repair highways.
Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, and other materials.
Pick up litter, including large tires, dead animals, and garbage.
Flag traffic and assist crewmembers 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 preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.