Highway Maintenance Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Drive heavy equipment and vehicles with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds. Remove litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock. Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees & other related Highway Maintenance Worker activities as per SOC/OES 47-4051 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to state labor laws. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or OT.