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 I to perform maintenance support for local roadways and highways. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges!

What You’ll Do:

Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, tree trimming, and pruningCleans and grades ditches, stormwater drainage structures, highway road shoulders, slopesPerforms general maintenance duties such as fence repair, sign repair and replacement, and litter and debris removalRepairs and replaces guardrail components and attenuatorsPerforms concrete structural repair to sidewalks and bridges or overpassesFills and patches asphalt pavement potholes and distressesPerforms Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / temporary traffic controlProvides after-hours emergency incident response during scheduled on-call rotationConducts pre-trip and post-trip inspectionsPerforms preventative maintenance on company vehicles or equipmentMakes minor low-voltage lighting and electrical repairsOperates a variety of mechanical equipment such as bed edgers, commercial mowers (z-turns and bush hogs), tractors, mini-excavators, skid steers, gators, blowers, dump trailers, chain saws, line trimmers, forklifts, and moreDrives company trucks, towing trailers and rolling arrow boards if necessaryLogs maintenance work-order information and checklists manually and electronicallyLoads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and materialUses all equipment safelyPerforms other duties as required

What You’ll Bring:

18+ years of ageMust be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in EnglishPossess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (or obtain within 90 days of hire)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs. regularlyAbility to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of timePossess good oral and written communication skillsWillingness to work multiple shifts and varying hours, including nights, weekends, and overtimeAbility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditionsAbility to work along local roadways, interstates, and or/highways with commuter traffic passing by at varying rates of speedObtain MOT certificate (coursework and certification paid for by Versar)Valid Driver's LicenseMust be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screenComply with company drug and alcohol policy.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 landscapingExperience operating heavy equipmentMOT CertifiedAgricultural Pesticide Applicator’s LicenseAbility to drive manual transmissionCDL A or B

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in Springfield, VA.

Compensation 

Expected Salary: $18/hour  

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.