Georgia DOT to host Virtual Job Fair on Dec. 13

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 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 10am to 5pm.  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 duties include cleaning and clearing culverts, mowing or clearing brush from roadsides, patching broken or eroded pavement, assisting in storm cleanup efforts, and operating various types of equipment.  Benefits include $31,200 a year, free CDL training, a 40-hour work week unless emergency operations deployment is needed, health insurance benefit eligibility upon hire, and 12 paid holidays.  Applicants looking for a career in public service will select a specific 30-minute time slot upon registration.  For more information, visit the Highway Maintenance Technician webpage.