JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible to perform general maintenance of the highway maintenance project assigned.

• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, highway road shoulders, slopes
• Repair work including, but not limited to, repair of fences, sign repair, litter debris removal, and other highway maintenance activities to include emergency response
• Use all equipment safely
• Drive company vehicles
• Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, chemical and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, bed edgers, commercial mowers (ztr’s and possible bush hog), blowers, dump trailers, chain saw, and line trimmers.
• Care for equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.
• The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning and fertilization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CDL license preferred, but not required

• Must have transportation to and from Company office

• Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60 lbs.)

• Be able to comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy

• Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends

• Highway maintenance or construction skills are preferred