Highway Maintenance Technician (HMT) Virtual Hiring Event
Job description
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under immediate supervision, and in a learning capacity, performs work in the maintenance of state highways and rights-of-way or in the installation of traffic control devices. Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks. Operates light vehicles and equipment to perform activities. Learns to perform traffic control duties and preventive maintenance on equipment. Completes applicable paperwork. Responds to requests for emergency needs outside of normal working hours. Lifts moderately heavy objects. Climbs, stands, or walks for long periods of time in possible adverse weather conditions. Uses accurate eye-hand coordination. Employees in this position will successfully complete a job training program, Maintenance Skills Development (MSD). Committed to providing quality customer service.
Multiple positions available statewide
JOB INCENTIVES: Our in-house program covers a diverse range of job-related policies and on-the-job training activities, all with the goal of enhancing skills to better equip and better train maintenance employees, and to promote career development.
- Earn a competitive salary while obtaining your CDL; on-the-job training is provided under a Maintenance Skills Development (MSD) program.
- 40-hour work week, direct deposit, and Health and Flexible Insurance benefit options upon hire.
- Employees receive 13 paid holidays a year.
- Annual and sick leave is earned per pay period (up to 10 hours).
- 401K available with up to 9% match.
For more information, please check out our website: https://employment-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/pages/mtjobs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.
STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS Diploma/ GED
AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Possesses a basic knowledge of maintenance and/or construction equipment
- Ability to successfully perform all the job requirements listed above
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.
Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR
CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Preferred dress code
Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)
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