Transportation Operator l

Company Overview

ATHENA Consulting is an award‑winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better by engaging and supporting our clients, partnering with them as a knowledgeable staffing partner, and cultivating employee talents to match customer needs. We value customer service, accountability, and getting the job done.

Position Summary

The Transportation Operator is responsible for performing general labor and related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General labor, including flagging operations and basic road work.
• Perform roadway flagging and assist with setting up safe work zones for road crews.
• Perform manual labor in support of highway maintenance and construction while working around equipment and various materials.
• Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and other assigned meetings.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve departmental efficiency.
• Work collaboratively within the division and company to efficiently perform assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Beginner or intermediate skill in the operation and maintenance of hand‑held and power tools (a plus).
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flagger certification required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience assisting with preventative maintenance on equipment used for roadway maintenance operations.
• Experience performing roadway maintenance and/or construction activities.
• Experience with emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at times.

Schedule

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Travel may be required up to 10 % of the time.

Successful Employee Characteristics

• Strives to be the best in the field now and in the future.
• Proactively finds solutions and meets commitments.
• Maintains awareness of employer needs and articulates how personal and company capabilities meet those needs.
• Works effectively with diverse, integrated, deliverable‑driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Employee self‑serve HR portal.
• Paid time off (varies by contract).
• Holiday pay (varies by contract).