Highway Maintenance Technician

Company: Roy Jorgensen Associates
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Job Description:

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LOCATIONDenver, Colorado COMPANY Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is a privately owned company headquartered near Washington, D.C. with ongoing maintenance clients throughout the United States. With 60 years as a leader in maintenance contracting and consulting, Jorgensen has provided service to clients in 40 states and 24 foreign countries. As the first firm to specialize in facilities and highway assets maintenance, our firm has developed many of the maintenance contracting, management and organization practices in use today. Jorgensen is a national provider of maintenance services, employing engineers, technicians and multi-discipline professionals. Our firm has held significant operations and maintenance contracts worldwide.JOB SUMMARYThis position is an entry level role. From this position, you will have the opportunity to learn maintenance business basics. Most of the work for this position does not require any previous training or experience in the maintenance business. Most assignments are routine and repetitive, requiring brief instructions usually involving lifting, carrying, manual loading and unloading.SALARY$19 - $24/hr for non CDL Drivers$24-$27/hr for CDL DriversRESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of general maintenance tasks and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow instructions and specifications to determine work activities.
• Work as part of a team performing various highway maintenance activities.
• Safely operate hand/power tools and equipment required to do each job; care for and maintain these tools and equipment in order to ensure long lasting use.
• Follow all site safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain a secure job site to eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Work safely alongside mechanical equipment.
• Follow the instructions of the individual(s) in charge.
• Safely operate SUV and up to -ton pickup trucks, if applicable.
• Complete daily logs and perform routine maintenance checks on assigned vehicles: check fluids, air filter, tire pressure, change tire, etc.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and required training.
• Be a dependable and reliable member of the team.
• Show initiative; seek out work and get the job done without being told.
• Provide assistance to other workers as necessary.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members.QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous highway maintenance, construction or outside laborer/manual work experience a plus
  • CDL A or CDL B license a plus
  • Experience operating heavy equipment a plus
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pound repeatedly
  • Will ascend/descend structures to perform job duties
  • Work safe and independently in vehicle traffic zones
  • Ability to work safely in a wide range of environmental and weather conditions (i.e. work in hot, cold or wet conditions for extended periods of time)
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time while operating equipment and must wear personal protective equipment at all times on job site
  • Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
  • High School Diploma or GED preferredRoy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V

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