Highway Maintenance Technician - Tractor Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Highway Maintenance Technician / Tractor Operator is responsible for operating a highway mowing tractor equipped with a 15-foot batwing mower to maintain vegetation along rural roads and highways. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring safe and clear rights-of-way by providing proper roadside mowing, maintaining visibility, and enhancing aesthetics. In addition to tractor operations, the position assists with general highway maintenance tasks, including debris removal, drainage upkeep, traffic control support, and routine equipment maintenance. The Technician works outdoors in varying weather conditions and follows all safety standards, DOT regulations, and company policies to support the overall asset maintenance program.

Work may include night or weekend shifts and can involve on-call response during storms or emergencies. Candidates must bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Team members will gain skills, earn certifications, and build a career in highway maintenance while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset in all tasks, following company and regulatory safety protocols to protect yourself, your team, and the traveling public.
• Operate a highway mowing tractor (e.g., Kubota 115hp with 15’ batwing mower) to maintain vegetation along rural and suburban roadways.
• Operate additional mowing and maintenance equipment, including zero‑turn mowers, mini‑excavators, skid steers, and bush hogs, as assigned.
• Safely operate hand equipment such as trimmers, edgers, pole saws, and blowers to complete roadside vegetation control.
• Apply herbicides in accordance with safety guidelines and licensure requirements.
• Perform roadside maintenance, including ditch and drainage structure cleaning, grading shoulders and slopes, litter and debris removal.
• Support repair activities, including fences, roadway signs, and other general highway maintenance tasks, including emergency response efforts.
• Drive standard shift vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and crew members as required.
• Perform regular care, inspection, and maintenance of assigned equipment; promptly report mechanical issues and needed repairs to management.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company policies, ensuring safe operations in and around traffic and active work zones.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of standard tractor mowing operations, including safe techniques for mowing along roadsides in both rural and suburban areas.
• Be available for on-call duties, storm response, and emergency assignments outside of regular work hours.
• Perform other duties as requested by project leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge

Abilities

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications