Duration: 6+ Months
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operate power tools and heavy equipment such as chain saws, trimming and chipping machines, dump trucks, loader backhoes, motor graders, tractors with attachments.
- Perform manual labor as a Maintenance Operator.
- Respond to emergency roadway and severe weather events to prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other hazardous road conditions.
- Attend work zone training and prepare work zones.
- Perform traffic control and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
- Identify workplace safety hazards, suggest improvements, and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and laws.
- Participate as a working team member performing manual labor, including clearing drainage, cutting brush, pothole patching, and other road maintenance tasks.
- Complete pre-trip inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and operate power tools and light to heavy equipment.
- Work outside normal hours during emergency operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Flag traffic and assist in setting up work zones.
- Perform manual labor with roadway maintenance work crews.
- Drive pick-ups and one-ton trucks.
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain safe work zones by staying aware and observant of surroundings.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card within 6 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
- Demonstrated experience operating equipment used in highway maintenance and construction activities.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
- Experience in emergency operations such as snow removal, storm response, accident response, and cleanup.
- Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions throughout all seasons.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
- Ability to work outside normal hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid CDL or CDL Permit.
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About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Experience:
- heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)
- manual labor experience in roadway maintenance: 1 year (Required)
- emergency operations (e.g., snow removal): 1 year (Required)
- CDL driving: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, VA 22204 (Required)
Work Location: In person
