VERSAR is seeking Highway Maintenance Technician II in West Palm Beach, FL, to perform maintenance support for local roadways and highways. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best-in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges!
Job Responsibilities
Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, tree trimming, and pruning
Performs general maintenance duties such as fence repair, sign repair and replacement, and litter and debris removal
Repairs and replaces guardrail components and attenuators
Performs concrete structural repair to sidewalks and bridges or overpasses
Fills and patches asphalt pavement potholes and distresses
Performs Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / temporary traffic control
Provides after-hours emergency incident response during scheduled on-call rotation
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Performs preventative maintenance on company vehicles or equipment
Makes minor low-voltage lighting and electrical repairs
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment such as bed edgers, commercial mowers (z-turns and bush hogs), tractors, mini-excavators, skid steers, gators, blowers, dump trailers, chain saws, line trimmers, forklifts, and more
Drives company trucks, towing trailers, and rolling arrow boards if necessary
Logs maintenance work-order information and checklists manually and electronically
Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and material
Uses all equipment, tools, materials, and supplies safely
Performs other duties as assigned
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
2 to 3 years experience in Road Maintenance, Construction, or Landscaping
Must be able to communicate with managers and coworkers effectively
Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly
Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Willingness to work multiple shifts and varying hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Ability to work along local roadways, interstates, and or/highways with commuter traffic passing by at varying rates of speed
2+ years of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities, or landscaping
Obtain MOT certificate (coursework and certification paid for by LBS)
Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
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
Preferred Qualifications
CDL A or B
Experience operating heavy equipment
MOT Certified
Agricultural Pesticide Applicator's License
Ability to drive manual transmission
VERSAR performs a complete background check and drug testing as a job requisite
Versar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Versar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law