District Hwy Maintenance Tech , Jefferson GA; TRT, PG-G

TRT
050 Transportation Tech 1 (PG-G) - Highway Maintenance Technician 1

$36,036.00

Under broad supervision, provide advanced - level technical support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic.

Under immediate supervision, and in a learning capacity, performs work in the maintenance of state highways and rights-of-way or in the installation of traffic control devices. Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks. Operates light vehicles and equipment to perform activities. Learns to perform traffic control duties and preventive maintenance on equipment. Completes applicable paperwork. Responds to requests for emergency needs outside of normal working hours.

Lifts moderately heavy objects. Climbs, stands, or walks for long periods of time in possible adverse weather conditions. Uses accurate eye-hand coordination. Employees in this position will successfully complete a job training program, Maintenance Skills Development (MSD). Committed to providing quality customer service.

Multiple positions available statewide

Our in-house program covers a diverse range of job-related policies and on-the-job training activities, all with the goal of enhancing skills to better equip and better train maintenance employees, and to promote career development.

• Earn a competitive salary while obtaining your CDL; on-the-job training is provided under a Maintenance Skills Development (MSD) program.
• 40-hour work week, direct deposit, and Health and Flexible Insurance benefit options upon hire.
• Employees receive 13 paid holidays a year.
• Annual and sick leave is earned per pay period (up to 10 hours).
• 401K available with up to 9% match.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Possesses a basic knowledge of maintenance and/or construction equipment
• Ability to successfully perform all the job requirements listed above

• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER