Maintenance Aide

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Under general supervision, this position is responsible for operating a single axle truck and/or operating a tractor and attached mowing apparatus, and performing road maintenance functions.

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

• Maintain control of grass and weeds by mowing using large tractors and gang mowers frequently.
• Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on the highway right‑of‑ways and at facilities using industrial weed‑eaters, brush hooks, chainsaws, pole saws, limb saws and other small power equipment frequently.
• Operate single‑axle dump truck hauling highway construction or maintenance materials frequently.
• Use power equipment as well as small hand tools (such as shovels and rakes) frequently to make repairs to highways.
• Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc. frequently.
• Pick up litter (including large tires, dead animals, garbage, etc.) frequently.
• Flag traffic frequently.
• Assist crew members in setting up, moving and taking down signs and cones for work zones.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week (such as natural disasters, severe weather, traffic accidents, etc.) occasionally.
• Work during ice and snow removal operations occasionally.

• Perform regular servicing and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Education and Experience
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Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language and to make entries on reports and records. Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to learn local street and highway names/numbers. Basic math and computer skills. Ability to follow oral instructions. Ability to learn and safely perform the operation of a single‑axle truck, tractor and heavy equipment. Ability to learn and work with simple hand tools and small power equipment.

Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to climb up and down hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles and equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions
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Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather as well as other work conditions, e.g. noise, dust and fumes.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
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Valid driver’s license required. Applicants must pass the written portion of the CDL exam within 90 days and the driving portion within 180 days. Failure to pass may result in demotion or termination. Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements. A pre‑employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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