Highway Maintenance Technician

Company: The Louis Berger Group Inc
Location: Palm Beach
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview Louis Berger Services is currently looking for Highway Maintenance Technicians to fill full-time roles in the Palm Beach County, FL area. The position is responsible for performing general maintenance of the highway maintenance project assigned. Responsibilities * Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, highway road shoulders, slopes--- Repair work including, but not limited to, repair of fences, sign repair, litter debris removal, and other highway maintenance activities to include emergency response--- Use all equipment safely--- Drive standard shift vehicles--- Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, chemical and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning.--- Operates a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, bed edgers, commercial mowers (ztr's and possible bush hog), blowers, dump trailers, chain saw, and line trimmers.--- Care for equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.--- The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard landscaping practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning and fertilization. Perform on-call duties as needed. Qualifications * Active Class-A CDL strongly preferred (FL) * At least 6 months of highway maintenance or construction skills; one year or more preferred * Must be local and available for on-call duties as needed * Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently * Must have valid driver's license * Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60lbs.)Be able to comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy * Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends * At least one year of highway maintenance or construction skills are strongly preferred * MOT certificate must be obtained * All candidates must pass a pre-employment background screen and drug test.

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