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Terracare Associates, a Monarch Landscape Company
Highway Maintenance Worker (Part-Time, On-Call)
Location: Black Canyon City, AZ
Pay: $20.00/hour
Pay: $20.00/hour
This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.
Join a team that puts the field first.
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands across eight states. We are a values-driven, learning-focused organization committed to being the best place to work for landscape professionals. Our philosophy is simple—we invest in our people and put the Field First.
We are seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker to join our Public Infrastructure team. In this vital role, you’ll serve as a first responder for roadway incidents while performing scheduled and emergency maintenance that ensures safe, efficient travel for the public.
Keep the road safe. Protect the traveling public. Make an impact every day!
What You’ll Do
- Perform routine and emergency roadway maintenance, including paving, pothole patching, crack sealing, debris removal, signage repair, and guardrail work.
- Conduct regular roadway inspections to identify hazards and initiate corrective action.
- Respond quickly to traffic accidents, obstructions, disabled vehicles, and hazardous spills.
- Implement traffic control at incident scenes, including cones, signage, barriers, and flares.
- Operate trucks, maintenance equipment, and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, fire/EMS, towing services, and DOT personnel to resolve incidents.
- Document incidents and complete daily reports in a timely, accurate manner.
- Promote Monarch’s “Culture of Safety” by enforcing proper PPE use and participating in regular safety meetings.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through post-incident reviews and feedback.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience:
- Public infrastructure, roadway maintenance, emergency response, or construction preferred.
- Knowledge of traffic control standards and roadway safety practices.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses:
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
Skills:
- Strong situational awareness and ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Effective communication with agencies, coworkers, and the public.
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Problem-solving ability to quickly assess and respond to incidents.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
Work Style:
- Able to work independently or as part of a team; flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and balancing.
- Ability to drive trucks for extended day/night shifts.
- Work outdoors in all Arizona weather conditions, from extreme summer heat to winter cold.
- Regular exposure to traffic hazards, heavy equipment, and emergency situations (PPE provided).
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain top talent:
- Competitive pay at $20/hour
- On-demand pay through DailyPay
- Education assistance and career advancement opportunities
- Gain valuable experience in public infrastructure and emergency response
- Referral bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym and mobile carrier discounts
- Flexible part-time, on-call schedule
Monarch Landscape Companies is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify participating employer.
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