Do you or someone you know have a calling for public service where the day-to-day activities make a difference in your community? The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is partnering with Indeed.com to host a virtual job fair for Highway Maintenance Technicians with positions open across the state.  The event will be held on Tuesday, March 21 from 9 AM – 4:30 PM.
Maintenance team members play an integral role in keeping Georgia’s roadsides beautiful and safe for drivers. YOU can make a visible difference right now in vegetation management, right of way maintenance, removing debris from travel lanes and so much more. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED; and possess a valid driver’s license. If you meet those requirements, we encourage you to apply to join us in powering through challenges and improving communities in every zip code. Jobs will be offered on the spot. 

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: 
•    Cleaning and clearing culverts
•    Mowing or clearing brush from roadsides
•    Patching broken or eroded pavement
•    Assisting in storm cleanup efforts
•    Operating various types of equipment

BENEFITS: 
•    $31,200 a year
•    Free CDL training
•    40-hour work week unless emergency operations deployment is needed
•    Health insurance benefit eligibility upon hire
•    12 paid holidays