Highway Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

This Opportunity

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician II in Springfield, VA.

Your Impact

Operates rolling equipment (examples: mini-excavator, skid-steer, bush hog, zero-turn mower, etc.)

Repairs or installs concrete works for barrier wall, drainage, curb, and other limited works

Repairs guardrail, end treatments or other traffic barriers.

Uses hand equipment, such as: trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower

Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, slopes, removes litter and debris

Repairs fences, signs, and other roadway assets

Applies herbicide if licensed or overseen by a licensee

Responds to incidents and installs Temporary Traffic Control with oversight and independently after certification test

Enters time and work into smart phone, tablet, and computer (Company provided)

Perform on-call duties as assigned (with overtime as applicable).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Three (3) or more years overall work experience

Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail, or other specialized experience

Valid driver's license strongly preferred (if no active license, must be able to obtain within 90 days)

Must be available for on-call rotation

Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English

Must have transportation to and from Company office

Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60 lbs.)

Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends as scheduled

Shall complete the Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100’s, 200’s, 300’s, 400’s, 700, and 800’s training and the VDOT Level 1 Incident Commander Training course within three (3) months of assuming the role. (Company paid)

Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.

Be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather environments

Be able to work along commuter highways with traffic passing by at varying rates of speed

Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen

Comply with Company Drug and Alcohol policy

Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date

Preferred Qualifications

1+ year of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities, or landscaping

Working knowledge of standard landscaping practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning, and fertilization.

Experience operating heavy equipment

MOT Certified

Agricultural Pesticide Applicator’s License

Ability to drive manual transmission

CDL A or B