Highway Maintenance Tech

Highway Maintenance Technician (Ocala)

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compensation: $16

employment type: full-time

job title: Highway Maintenance Technician

Title: Highway Maintenance Technician

Location: Ocala, FL

Status: Full Time

Reports to: Manager

Please call Keith or Austin 352-620-1335

Career Growth: Do you want to work for a company who is rapidly growing throughout Florida? Join one of the best companies in the Highway Maintenance industry. We will provide you with all you need to succeed in a safety first, incentive driven, and the desire to promote from within environment.

Oasis Landscape Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to our associates. We are an equal opportunity employer and focus on developing our people by giving them the tools and training needed. This helps associates reach their personal and professional goals while still maintaining a reasonable work life balance. We continuously strive to promote from within, which makes Oasis an employer of choice and a great place to work.

Position: Oasis Landscape Services Inc. is currently searching for an experienced highway maintenance tech to join our team. This position will be helping maintain our highway maintenance contract jobs in the Gainesville / Micanopy area. We offer year-round employment, competitive pay and benefits to the right people looking to be part of a professional organization. We provide continued training and education to help you succeed in the field and in your career.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

· Use and maintain assigned equipment in a safe manner per Company and OSHA guidelines.

· Report equipment or safety issues to the crew leader immediately.

· Always take a safety-first approach.

· Be willing and engaged in learning how to use equipment and devices.

· Ability to adhere to all Company polices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Ability to retain information regarding job site.

· Ensure understanding of expectation and specifications for each job site (What tasks are currently being completed? What is your part in that task?).

· Communicate effectively and professionally (no cursing, use proper language and clear speech).

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with all crew members.

· Ability to read and write with clear, concise meaning.

· Immediately report coworker or customer conflicts to crew leader.

· Complete initial technical training and participate in regular update training to stay current with proven methods and techniques regarding the Green Industries.

· Ask supervisor for any training or clarification necessary to perform assigned tasks.

· Ensure assigned equipment is functioning properly. If it is not, notify crew leader or supervisor immediately.

· Inspect each property for areas of concern and report issues found to crew leader.

· Maintain assigned service vehicle, equipment, and tools in clean/good working condition.

· Adhere to all driving laws and Company policies when operating company vehicles.

· Complete assigned tasks promptly, steadily, and safely. See crew leader promptly when all tasks are complete.

· Help coworkers complete tasks when you have finished your assignment.

· Be willing to do things not assigned to you to help make the crew more efficient

· Look for ways to be more efficient and encourage others to do the same.

· Be teachable and helpful to your crew leader.

· Show positive leadership qualities through integrity, positivity, teachability, and striving for better efficiency.

Advanced Tasks:

· When issues arise be engaged in determining and offering possible solutions.

· Be aware of potential issues for future tasks and notify supervisor if it cannot be easily corrected.

· Conduct pre- and post- vehicle, trailer, and equipment checks as required.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Successful completion of Company approved training program.

· Safety conscious focus.

· Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as the project requires.

· Ability to be on call

· Ability to work more than an 8-hour day as needed to meet goals.

· Valid driver license required.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· Must pass seven-year criminal background check.

· Must pass seven-year motor vehicle report and meet eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier.

Associated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Ability to work and stay on task with limited supervision.

· Ability to learn and identify various highway maintenance deficiencies.

· Ability to correctly use highway maintenance equipment and tools.

· Ability to navigate around equipment safely.

· Ability to pull a trailer safely if driving.

· Ability to work on a major roadway safely (conscious of traffic patterns, surroundings, etc.)

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers