Job Description
The State of Mississippi is hiring a Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician I to perform in Forrest County. In this role, you’ll perform routine maintenance on state roads, bridges, and related infrastructure, covering duties such as patching pavement, clearing debris, running light equipment, and assisting with traffic control.
This role is perfect for people who enjoy outdoor function, have a legitimate driver's license, and are looking to begin a path in public transportation maintenance. The role gives steady full-time employment with a defined settle variety and upsides.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $29,013 - $30,360 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this entry-level technician role, you usually require a high school diploma or equivalent and a sound Mississippi driver's license. No prior background is called for, but any know-how in construction, maintenance, or equipment operation is handy.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Legitimate Mississippi driver's license.
- Capacity to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Willingness to operate overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to abide by oral and written instructions.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and background verify.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on state highways, bridges, and right-of-ways.
- Run light equipment such as mowers, tractors, and dump trucks.
- Patch potholes, repair guardrails, and install signs.
- Evident debris, trees, and litter from roadways.
- Assist with snow and ice removal operations.
- Place up and uphold traffic control devices in perform zones.
- Inspect and report roadway hazards or damage.
- Keep up utilities, equipment, and vehicles in great functioning order.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or approved to work in the U.S.
- Sound Mississippi driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Aptitude to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Function in all weather conditions such as extreme heat, chilly, and rain.
- May want to operate nights, weekends, and holidays during emergencies.
- Subject to on-call task for storm response.
- Must reside within sensible commuting distance of Forrest County.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid annual and sick depart.
- State retirement scheme.
- Deferred compensation plan.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission assess based on qualifications and expertise.
- Supplemental questionnaire assessment.
- Feasible phone or in-person meeting.
- Reference reviews.
- Pre-employment drug screening and background inspect.
Required Documents
- Completed online submission.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Legitimate driver's license (may be requested later).
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcript or diploma may be requested).
How to Apply
- To register, stop by the State of Mississippi paths portal on the formal application portal. Build an account or, then wrap up the online submission and supplemental questions. Guarantee all needed fields are filled and attach any requested documents. Examine your submission for accuracy and send in it before the closing date of July 22, 2026. Only complete submissions will be considered.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time role with the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
- The responsibility station is in Forrest County, MS.
- New employees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to put in.
- The State of Mississippi is an matching prospect employer.
- For questions, contact the MDOT Human Resources office.
- Pay span is $29,013 - $30,360 per year.
- The role is covered under the state's classification and compensation blueprint.
About Company
The State of Mississippi is the governing body responsible for public solutions covering transportation, education, and public safety. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) schemes, designs, creates, and upholds the state's highway and bridge system.
This role assists MDOT's mission by making sure safe and efficient roadways for the public. Operating for the state offers stable employment, defined gains, and the chance to serve Mississippi communities. State of Mississippi is named as the hiring organization for the Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician I post.
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