Roadway Maintenance Technician - Bexar

Roy Jorgensen Associates • Bexar, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is seeking full-time Roadway Maintenance Technicians to join its roadway maintenance team. This hands-on role supports the safety and operation of highways, bridges, roadways, drainage systems, signs, guardrails, and roadside assets. Technicians work as part of a crew performing routine maintenance and emergency response on active highways and roadways, often alongside live traffic and in accordance with safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic requirements.

The work is performed outdoors year-round and can be physically demanding. Technicians may work in changing weather, respond to emergency callouts, participate in an on-call rotation, and work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts during storms and emergencies. The role uses hand and power tools, equipment, company vehicles, smartphones, and company applications to complete and document work.

The position offers full-time day or night schedules. Starting pay for entry-level technicians is $18.50 per hour, with night-shift pay of $19 or more per hour. Pay depends on experience, licenses, certifications, and relevant highway maintenance skills, with additional consideration for CDL holders and specialized roadway maintenance experience.

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 repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in high-traffic environments.
• Adaptability to changing schedules and project needs.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening, motor vehicle record review, and controlled substance testing.
• Availability for an 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 operations.
• 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.

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 and 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 near live traffic.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide availability during severe weather and emergency response events.

Benefits

• Free personal protective equipment, 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 workday use; no personal mileage needed after arriving at the office.
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave options.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED