Highway Maintenance Technician

Our client is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 60 years they have provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services.

Position summary: Our client is currently seeking full-time Maintenance Technicians to perform maintenance operations in the Northern Virginia and DC area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.

Salary:
$17-$21/hr. Hourly rate depends on experience, certifications, and licenses

Schedule:
Full time. Must be flexible and available to work on-call when required.

Responsibilities:
Work as a part of a team performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance. MUST be flexible and able to work on-call and nights when necessary. Highway maintenance tasks include, but not limited to:

• Lighting repair
• Sign repair
• Guardrail repair
• Bridge work and repair
• Heavy equipment operations
• Road Patrol
• Incident response

Preferred Experience:
Roadway maintenance or construction experience
MOT Certifications

Clean driving record is essential
Must pass criminal background check
Finger Printing required, provided by Company

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Carry out simple arithmetic functions
• Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
• Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
• Ability to use smart phone and applications
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor
• Ability to operate hand/power tools

Total Compensation Package to include: FREE PPE! Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, eligible fo referral bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation, Sick, 10 paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Pet Insurance Discount, Employee Assistance Plans and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.

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