Seasonal Employee - District 6

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Hill Township, AR

6d

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for providing unskilled/semi-skilled labor or performing basic office tasks. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

Requirements

• No applicant under the age of 16 will be considered for temporary employment.
• Temporary employees under the age of 18 will be limited to working in office environments only.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor and work in all weather conditions for field positions.
• Ability to utilize computer software and operate fax, copier, and scanning equipment for office positions.

Nice To Haves

• High school students can attend classes for half a day and work for AHTD the other half.
• Students must be enrolled in some type of “school to work” class (COE, JAG, etc.) in order to be eligible.
• Students may work for the ArDOT in a temporary status during their summer or winter break from school.
• If the Department has a need, students may continue their employment throughout the school year as long as they are enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours.
• An exception could be made in instances where less than nine (9) hours are required for the fulfillment of a degree (e.g. performing clinicals or where only one class is needed to finish the degree).

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries.
• Type and file documents and operate fax and/or copy machines.
• Digitally scan documents.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, raking, collecting and disposing of trash, and maintaining associated equipment.
• Perform custodial work such as sweeping and mopping.
• Flag traffic and assist in roadway maintenance.
• Assist in carpentry work, painting, or other unskilled/semi-skilled labor.
• Assist skilled or professional staff as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED