Highway Maintenance Technician - Drainage & Canal Maintenance

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Asset Maintenance Full Time Technician Holly Hill, FL, US

Position Summary

The Highway Maintenance Technician
- Drainage & Canal Maintenance is responsible for cleaning and maintaining roadside canals, drainage ditches, culverts, and stormwater runoff areas to promote proper water flow and reduce flooding risks along highways and roadways. Primary responsibilities include removing debris, clearing vegetation, operating a jon boat, maintaining drainage structures, and performing minor repairs to chain-link fencing. The position also supports general highway maintenance activities, including traffic control, equipment operation, and roadway repairs as directed by project leadership.

This is an entry-level, hands‑on position with training provided. Work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, often near roadways, waterways, and uneven terrain. Night and weekend shifts, overtime, and on‑call emergency response may be required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Team members will have opportunities to gain experience, earn certifications, and develop their skills in highway maintenance.

This position reports to our Holly Hill, FL office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and maintain roadside canals, drainage ditches, culverts, swales, and stormwater runoff areas to ensure proper water flow.
• Remove trash, sediment, leaves, branches, vegetation, and other debris that may obstruct drainage systems.
• Clear overgrown grass, weeds, brush, and other vegetation along canal banks, ditch lines, and drainage structures.
• Perform manual labor, including digging, shoveling, raking, lifting, hauling, and removing accumulated materials.
• Clean and clearing drainage pipes, culvert openings, catch basins, and other stormwater structures.
• Identify and report blocked drainage areas, erosion, washouts, damaged culverts, and other conditions requiring additional maintenance or repair.
• Assist with grading, reshaping, and restoring drainage ditches and surrounding areas to maintain proper drainage and prevent erosion.
• Safely operate, navigate, launch, and work from a jon boat to perform canal and waterway maintenance, following all boating safety procedures and using required personal flotation devices (PFDs).
• Load, transport, and properly dispose of collected debris, vegetation, and other materials according to company procedures.
• Respond to drainage-related maintenance needs following heavy rainfall, storms, or other weather events as directed.
• Install, maintain, and repair chain-link fencing along roadways, canals, and designated rights‑of‑way, including replacing damaged posts, rails, fence fabric, and related hardware.
• Assist with operating or working alongside equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and other machinery used for drainage maintenance.
• Set up and maintain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and temporary traffic control zones, signage, and cones, 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.
• Drive company trucks, tow trailers, and operate rolling arrow boards as needed, following all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• 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.
• May perform…