Maintenance Highway Tech

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Highway Technician 1

Location: Lake City

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $ per hour – 40 hours per week – Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Highway Technician 1 is responsible for performing a variety of roadway maintenance tasks to ensure safe and efficient transportation for the public. This position involves manual labor, operating equipment, and assisting in roadway repairs, debris removal, and general highway maintenance under the guidelines of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of roadways, bridges, signs, guardrails, and drainage systems.
• Operate and maintain light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, mowers, and power tools.
• Assist in roadway repair activities such as patching potholes, sealing cracks, and removing debris.
• Perform vegetation control, including mowing, trimming, and applying herbicides as needed.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices, including signs, barricades, and cones, to ensure safety in work zones.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including hurricane preparedness, flooding, and accident clean-up.
• Conduct routine inspections of highways and report any safety hazards.
• Ensure compliance with FDOT safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and equipment maintenance.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Previous experience in roadway maintenance, construction, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of FDOT safety regulations and roadway maintenance procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), work in extreme weather conditions, and perform physical labor.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and emergency response situations.

• Experience operating heavy machinery and power tools.
• FDOT Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of basic road construction and repair techniques.

Aligned Government Services, AGS is proud to operate as a Veteran, Woman and Minority owned company based in Orlando Florida. AGS delivers customized people solutions with an emphasis on Construction, Educational Support, Healthcare Support, Information Technology and Maintenance to the private sector and government agencies nationwide.

Aligned Government Services, AGS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, pregnancy, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.