This Opportunity
Versar Global Services is seeking a full-time Road Maintenance Technician in the Petersburg, Richmond, Templeton, South Hill, Alberta, Emporia, and Lawrenceville areas of VA, extending into Roanoke Rapids, NC. This position will perform interstate maintenance support for our client, working along I-95 and I-85.

Job Description

• Uses hand equipment, such as a trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower
• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, and slopes and removes litter and debris.
• Repairs fences, signs, and other roadway assets
• Applies herbicide if licensed or overseen by a licensee
• Responds to incidents and installs Temporary Traffic Control with oversight and independently after certification test
• Enters time and work into smartphone, tablet, and computer (Company provided)
• Perform on-call duties as assigned (with overtime as applicable).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license strongly preferred (if no active permit, must be able to obtain within 90 days)
• Must be available for on-call rotation
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Must have transportation to and from the Company office
• Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60 lbs.)
• Be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as scheduled
• Shall complete the Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100’s, 200’s, 300’s, 400’s, 700, and 800’s training and the VDOT Level 1 Incident Commander Training course within three (3) months of assuming the role. (Company paid)
• Must maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather environments
• Be able to work along commuter highways with traffic passing by at varying rates of speed.
• We conduct pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
• While employed with Versar Global Solutions you must comply with Company Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be authorized to work in the US or will be approved by the successful candidate’s start date

Additional notes: If you meet the required qualifications for the Road Maintenance Technician position, please apply for the job. It's important to note that interviews will be conducted via video conference, so access to a smartphone or PC with internet access is necessary. Once you apply, the company will contact you to schedule an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Overtime pay

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Petersburg, VA 23805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person