Highway Maintenance Technician II

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician II.

What You'll Do:

• Operates rolling equipment (examples: mini-excavator, skid-steer, bush hog, zero-turn mower, etc.)
• Repairs or installs concrete works for barrier wall, drainage, curb, and other limited works
• Repairs guardrail, end treatments or other traffic barriers.
• Uses hand equipment, such as: trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower
• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, slopes, removes litter and debris
• Repairs fences, signs, and other roadway assets
• Applies herbicide if licensed or overseen by a licensee
• Responds to incidents and installs Temporary Traffic Control with oversight and independently after certification test
• Enters time and work into smart phone, tablet, and computer (Company provided)
• Perform on-call duties as assigned (with overtime as applicable).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) or more years overall work experience
• Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail, or other specialized experience
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred (if no active license, must be able to obtain within 90 days)
• Must be available for on-call rotation
• Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English
• Must have transportation to and from Company office
• Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60 lbs.)
• Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends as scheduled
• Shall complete the Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100's, 200's, 300's, 400's, 700, and 800's training and the VDOT Level 1 Incident Commander Training course within three (3) months of assuming the role. (Company paid)
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather environments
• Be able to work along commuter highways with traffic passing by at varying rates of speed
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
• Comply with Company Drug and Alcohol policy
• Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities, or landscaping
• Working knowledge of standard landscaping practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning, and fertilization.
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• MOT Certified
• Agricultural Pesticide Applicator's License
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• CDL A or B

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in Springfield, VA.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $20/hr - $23/hr

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.