Highway Maintenance Technician
Highway Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Position: Highway Maintenance Technician
Location: Tampa FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Our client is looking for Highway Maintenance Technicians to join their operations team in the Tampa area. This role involves hands-on roadway maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with federal state and local safety standards as well as company policies. Candidates must be dependable safety-conscious and open to working flexible schedules including nights and on-call shifts.
Key Responsibilities-
Perform daily roadway inspections and patrols
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Carry out maintenance and repair of signs guardrails and roadway lighting
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Operate heavy equipment as needed for maintenance tasks
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Support incident and emergency response operations
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Apply herbicides in compliance with licensing requirements
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Work collaboratively with team members to complete assigned projects safely and efficiently
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Previous experience in highway or roadway maintenance
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MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) certification preferred
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Familiarity with roadway repair practices and safe work standards
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Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
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Ability to pass background screening motor vehicle record check and drug testing
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Strong knowledge of traffic safety and local driving regulations
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Comfortable using smartphones and related applications for work reporting
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Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing strenuous outdoor work in varying weather conditions
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Skilled in operating power tools and standard maintenance equipment
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Reliable and adaptable to changing work schedules
Full-time position with flexibility required for emergency call-outs nights weekends and holidays.
Compensation & Benefits-
Starting pay: $16/hour (commensurate with experience and equipment knowledge)
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Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
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Annual performance-based bonus and referral incentives
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Health dental and vision insurance options
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401(k) retirement plan with company participation
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Paid time off including vacation sick leave and 12 paid holidays
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Life insurance long-term disability coverage FSAs/HSAs and employee assistance programs
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Pet insurance and other optional benefit programs
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Employment Type
Full-time
