Roadway Maintenance Technician - Joshua

Roy Jorgensen Associates•Joshua, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is hiring full-time Roadway Maintenance Technicians to help maintain highways and related infrastructure and support public safety. This hands-on, outdoor role involves working as part of a crew on active highways and roadways, performing routine maintenance and responding to emergencies. Work takes place near live traffic and construction equipment and requires strict compliance with safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic requirements. The position involves year-round work in changing weather and physically demanding activities such as standing, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools. Employees may work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts, participate in an on-call rotation, and be available for snow, ice, severe weather, and emergency response events. Typical schedules are a day shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or a night shift from 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday. Starting pay is based on experience, licenses, certifications, and relevant highway maintenance skills. Entry-level technicians start at $18.50 per hour; night shift starts at $19 or more per hour. Additional consideration is available for CDL holders and applicants with specialized roadway maintenance experience. The employer provides PPE, safety equipment and tools for use during the workday, and company vehicles for travel from the office to work locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools.
Ability to use a smartphone and mobile applications.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to work safely in high-traffic environments.
Adaptability to changing schedules and project needs.
Ability to pass pre-employment background screening, MVR review, and controlled substance testing.
Availability for on-call rotation and occasional night and weekend work, including during snow, ice, severe weather, and emergency response events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, roadway maintenance, landscaping, utilities, heavy civil construction, public works, warehousing, outdoor labor, or snow removal.
Experience with guardrail repair or installation.
Experience with asphalt or concrete repairs.
Experience with traffic control or Maintenance of Traffic work.
Experience with mowing and vegetation management.
Experience with drainage maintenance.
Experience operating equipment such as skid steers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, or tractors.
Flagger, Maintenance of Traffic, or Traffic Control certifications.
CDL A or CDL B license.
Specialized roadway maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Pick up debris, litter, and roadway hazards that could affect driver safety.
Install, repair, and replace guardrails, signs, delineators, and other roadway safety devices.
Repair potholes and pavement damage using asphalt and concrete materials.
Clean ditches, culverts, storm drains, and drainage systems to help prevent flooding.
Remove damaged roadway infrastructure following vehicle impacts.
Mow, trim vegetation, clear brush, and maintain highway rights-of-way.
Set up traffic-control devices, cones, signs, and lane closures to protect work zones.
Respond to vehicle accidents, severe weather, flooding, and other roadway emergencies.
Assist with snow and ice removal, including plowing, spreading salt, and clearing ice.
Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment.
Inspect and perform basic maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Use smartphones and company applications to document completed work, report roadway conditions, and receive assignments.
Follow safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic requirements while working alongside live traffic.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide availability for weather-related and emergency response events.

Benefits

Free PPE, including a high-visibility vest, steel-toe boot voucher, safety glasses, and gloves.
Access to safety equipment and tools for use during the workday.
Company trucks and vehicles for use during the workday; employees travel from the office in company vehicles, with no personal mileage needed.
Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage plan options.
Employer-sponsored life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Optional flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Optional critical illness coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Annual bonus opportunities.
Pet insurance discounts.