Highway Maintainer

• Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roadway signs, sign support structures, pavement markings and their maintenance equipment
• Performs work relating to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roadway signs, sign support structures, pavement markings
• Direct and controls traffic during roadside construction and repairs and sets up lane closures
• During snow and ice conditions operates snowplows and related equipment, spreads salt or sand on roadways
• Performs routine housekeeping duties in the headquarters
• Maintains job records and reports as required or assigned
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the position duties

• Requires knowledge and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school
• Requires possession of a Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N endorsement, and not restricting an airbrake endorsement
• Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation
• Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as on-going random drug and alcohol screenings
• Requires the ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in a variety of adverse conditions
• Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships
• Requires the ability to work at heights in a bucket truck up to 30 feet in the air
• Requires the ability to work on ladders up to 10 feet in the air

Bilingual skills welcome

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources