Highway Maintenance Technician

Senior Highway Maintenance Technician VERSAR Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician-Lanscaping in Springfield, VA. Your Impact Operates rolling equipment (examples: mini-excavator, skid-steer, bush hog, zero-turn mower, etc.) Repairs guardrails, 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 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 (1) or years overall landscaping work experience Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail or other specialized experience Valid driver's license strongly preferred Must be available for on-call rotation Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers 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 Preferred Qualifications 1+ year of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities. 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 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Safety equipment provided Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Compensation Package: Overtime pay Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed Work Location: In person