What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Technician II position at VERSAR, INC.?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis, and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission-critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.
Versar Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
This Opportunity
Versar Global Solutions seeks 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 guardrails, end treatments, or other traffic barriers.
- Uses hand equipment, such as a trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower
- Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, and 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 smartphone, 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 of overall work experience
- Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail, or other specialized experience
- Valid driver's license without suspensions or restrictions.
- Must be available for on-call rotation
- Must be able to communicate with managers and coworkers in English effectively
- Must have transportation to and from the 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 maintain an 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 the Company's Drug and Alcohol policy
- Must be authorized to work in the US or will be approved 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
Versar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Versar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law
