Highway Maintenance Technician I
Job Description
Rewarding Career Path
Position: Highway Maintenance Technician I
Company: Oasis IAM
Company: Oasis IAM
Job Brief
Position summary the highway maintenance technician i supports safe, reliable roadways by assisting with routine maintenance under the guidance of an experienced crew leader.
Salary Detail
$16 – $17 an hour
Experience
Job Background of 20 Years+ is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Maintain a strong safety-first mindset in all tasks, following company and regulatory safety protocols to protect yourself, your team, and the traveling public.
- Perform landscape maintenance, including mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, seasonal clean-ups, tree trimming, and pruning, to ensure clear sightlines and safe road conditions.
- Clean and grade ditches, stormwater drainage structures, road shoulders, and slopes to prevent flooding and maintain roadway integrity.
- Conduct general roadway maintenance, such as fence and sign repair or replacement, and remove litter and debris to keep highways safe and accessible.
- Repair and replace guardrail components and attenuators to enhance roadside safety features.
- Perform concrete repairs on sidewalks, bridges, and overpasses, ensuring structural soundness and pedestrian safety.
- Fill and patch asphalt pavement potholes and other surface distresses to provide smooth, hazard-free driving surfaces.
- Set up and maintain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and temporary traffic control zones, protecting work crews and motorists during roadwork.
- Respond promptly to after-hours emergency incidents as part of a scheduled on-call rotation, demonstrating reliability and readiness.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure equipment is safe and operational.
- Perform preventative maintenance on company vehicles and equipment, supporting long-term reliability and safety.
- Operate a wide range of equipment, including bed edgers, commercial mowers, tractors, mini-excavators, skid steers, gators, blowers, dump trailers, chain saws, line trimmers, forklifts, and more, with skill and care.
- Use hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively for various maintenance tasks.
- Drive company trucks, tow trailers, and operate rolling arrow boards as needed, following all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
- Accurately log maintenance work orders and checklists, both manually and electronically, to ensure clear communication and compliance.
- Load and unload equipment, supplies, tools, and materials safely and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as requested by project leadership.
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge Basic understanding of roadway maintenance tasks such as debris removal, mowing/trimming, simple sign and fence repairs, and basic drainage work.
- Awareness of work z1safety fundamentals, PPE use, and hazard recognition near live traffic. MOT/Flagger concepts are a plus.
- Familiarity with safe operation of common hand and power tools (trimmers, edgers, blowers, pole saws). training provided.
- Follow safety procedures, stop work when conditions are unsafe, and use PPE correctly.
- Take direction well, ask clarifying questions, and complete assigned tasks. Use a smartph1or tablet to receive assignments, enter notes, upload photos, and communicate with the crew.
- Perform basic equipment care, such as cleaning tools and reporting defects. Abilities Work independently on basic tasks and as a cooperative member of a crew while prioritizing safety and quality.
- Lift up to 50 lbs., regularly carry up to 25 lbs., and perform frequent bending, kneeling, climbing in and out of trucks, and walking on uneven terrain near traffic.
- Work outdoors in all weather, including heat, humidity, rain, and wind, and around dust, noise, vegetation, and roadside debris.
- Adapt to multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-backs during storms.
- EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Required Qualifications Must be at least 23 years old (per company insurance requirements).
- Must possess an active and valid Florida driver’s license with no restrictions, and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and maintain insurability under company policy.
- Basic math, reading, and recordkeeping skills to complete work orders and material logs accurately.
- Ability to obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) or Flagger certification within company timelines
- Willing and able to travel within the assigned district and report to different work sites. living within a reasonable response time to the yard is preferred.
- Compliance with the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. able to pass pre-employment and random testing. A background check and job-related physical may be required. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Previous experience in road maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field is a plus, but no prior training will be provided for motivated candidates.
