Responsibilities
- Drive and operate various equipment including forklifts, grinders, bobcats, hand striping equipment, blowers, and pickup trucks.
- Perform strenuous manual labor in heavy/airport construction projects.
- Prepare surfaces for striping and maintenance.
- Move and secure stencils for painting.
- Maintain and protect traffic.
- Maintain a clean and secure job site daily.
- Handle and store materials.
- Load, unload, haul, and hoist materials.
- Ensure compliance with safety and incident reporting procedures.
- Report problems to Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or Safety Manager.
- Travel for extended periods.
- Comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
- Work around high-pressure water systems.
Requirements
- Ability to travel for extended periods (4-6 weeks at a time).
- Maintain good attendance.
- Willingness to learn.
- Pass a 10-year criminal background search.
- Meet badging requirements for all airports and military bases.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving history.
- Possess a Social Security Card.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel independently and read road maps.
- Knowledge and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
Skills
- Equipment operation (forklift, grinder, bobcat, hand striping equipment, blowers, pickup trucks).
- Basic pneumatic troubleshooting.
- Material handling.
- Safety and incident reporting.
- Road map reading.
Location
- Travel required to airfield job sites, airports, and military bases.
- Does not require residency in the ad posting area.
Work Type
- Full-time.
- Requires day, night, and weekend hours.
- Travel-intensive (4-6 weeks at a time).
Experience Level
- Entry-level to experienced.
- Proven operators considered for higher starting pay.
Salary/Compensations
- $21.93/hour starting wage.
- Starting pay dependent on experience for proven operators.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- 401K with match.
- Paid training.
- Paid time off.
- Christmas bonus.
- Company-paid airfare to/from job sites.
- Company-paid hotel costs.
- Per diem for food.
About the Company
- Hi-Lite is a Best-in-Class organization.
- Leader in airfield rubber and paint removal, surface preparation, crack seal, and pavement maintenance.
- First-class organization for careers in airport markings and maintenance.
- People-powered organization with a focus on culture.
Equal Opportunity
- Hi-Lite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
