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Arkansas Department of Transportation

Rest Area Attendant

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$36,090 / year median in Arkansas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Posting closes on 7/29/2026 Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of a rest area facility. Examples of Work The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. Mow grass, trim hedges, and water flowers, shrubs, etc. daily. Clean and service restrooms, sewage disposal systems, and water treatment facilities. Clean up the general area. Load, unload and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc. Minimum Requirements Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and familiarity with plumbing and electrical equipment. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Valid driver's license. A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position. This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor's degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.