Highway Maintenance Technician II

VERSAR Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician II in Springfield, VA.

Your Impact

• Operates rolling equipment (examples: mini-excavator, skid-steer, bush hog, zero-turn mower, etc.)
• Repairs or installs concrete works for barrier walls, drainage, curb,s and other limited works
• Repairs guardrails, end treatments, or other traffic barriers
• Uses hand equipment, such as: trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower
• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, slopes, 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 smart phone, tablet and computer (Company provided)
• Perform on-call duties as assigned (with overtime as applicable)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) or more years overall work experience
• Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail or other specialized experience
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred
• Must be available for on-call rotation
• Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers
• Must have transportation to and from 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 be willing to maintain 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
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities, or landscaping
• Working knowledge of standard landscaping practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning and fertilization
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• MOT Certified
• Agricultural Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• CDL A or B highly preferred for higher salary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 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
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Overtime pay

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person