Maintenance Aide I

Posting Information Posting closes on 6/30/2026 Overview Under general supervision, this position is responsible for operating a single axle truck and/or a tractor with attached mowing apparatus, and performing various road maintenance functions. Examples of Work The following examples illustrate work performed. Duties may be modified per departmental needs, and employees may be assigned related or other duties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an at‑will employer. Essential Job Functions Maintain control of grass and weeds by mowing using large tractors and gang mowers frequently. Perform landscape maintenance and tree cutting on highway right‑of‑ways and at facilities using industrial weed‑eaters, brush hooks, chainsaws, pole saws, limb saws, and other small power equipment frequently. Operate single‑axle dump truck hauling highway construction or maintenance materials frequently. Use power equipment as well as small hand tools (such as shovels and rakes) to make repairs to highways frequently. Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc. frequently. Pick up litter (including large tires, dead animals, garbage, etc.) frequently. Flag traffic frequently. Assist crew members in setting up, moving, and taking down signs and cones for work zones. Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week (such as natural disasters, severe weather, traffic accidents, etc.) occasionally. Work during ice and snow removal operations occasionally. Secondary Job Functions Perform regular servicing and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience : Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, and to make entries on reports and records. Experience operating a truck, tractor or heavy equipment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Ability to learn local street and highway names/numbers, basic math and computer skills, and to follow oral instructions. Ability to learn and safely operate a single‑axle truck, tractor, and heavy equipment, and to work with simple hand tools and small power equipment. Physical Requirements : Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb up and down hills and grades, and get in and out of vehicles and equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions : Ability to perform duties in all types of weather and other work conditions such as noise, dust, and fumes. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications : Valid driver’s license required. Applicants must pass the written portion of the exam for a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker (“N”) endorsement within the first 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire. Failure to pass the written portion within the 90‑day period will result in demotion to the General Laborer job title with a reduction in salary; if the written portion is later passed, the employee will be reinstated to the Maintenance Aide I title and pay rate. Failure to obtain the required CDL certification within the 180‑day period may result in immediate termination or permanent demotion to the General Laborer title. Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. A pre‑employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department. Internal applicants already in a safety‑sensitive position are exempt from testing; internal applicants not in a safety‑sensitive position will be required to pass a test. Additional testing may be required under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, the position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arkansas Department of Transportation