Lead Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible to perform general maintenance of the highway maintenance project assigned as a Lead, with assignments including but not limited to:

• • Assist motorist with first aid at crash scenes
  • Review Maintenance Technician crew reports
  • Assist Maintenance technicians in the dissemination of training information
  • Provide and assist with detecting performance deficiencies of operators
  • Monitor safety and make recommendations regarding needed changes and improvements of field operations while working within the guidelines and directives set forth by the FHWA Field Operation Guide and company contract
  • Assist with the interview, hiring, and training process and documentation
  • Oversee the installing, removing and modifying guardrail along highways and roads in compliance with project plans and specifications.
  • Oversee crew in the process of layout, install and dismantle of guardrail as required
  • Ensures that Technicians attend daily safety meetings and reviews crew sheets for accuracy.
  • Experience in erect, install, or repairs of guardrail, cable barrier, post and cable, crash cushion attenuators, and other appurtenances using hand tools and power tools. 
  • Load and remove materials from truck and equipment maintenance
  • Production report and work complete form
  • Skid Steer operation
  • Complying with all OSHA, DOT and DBi Services Safety Policies
  • Experience with Traffic control plan and placing MOT devices along with guardrail installation
  • Any other duties assigned

Qualifications

• • 1 year plus demonstrated infracture skills preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred
  • Previous guardrail installation experience preferred
  • Must be able to work independently; demonstrated ability in working with construction tools, equipment and vehicles properly and safely 
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
  • Knowledge of DOT Guardrail Standards Specifications preferred
  • The ability to lift 60 lbs
  • MOT training/certification preferred but not required
  • Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in road maintenance or equivalent supervisory experience preferred
  • Must be able to work independently; ability to operate tools, equipment and vehicles properly and safely
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers and employees
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to use a computer to prepare reports and communicate with dispatch
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. CDL preferred but not required.

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