Roadway Maintenance Technician - Grand Prairie

Roy Jorgensen Associates•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is seeking full-time Roadway Maintenance Technicians to join its roadway maintenance team in Grand Prairie. The position involves hands-on roadway maintenance and emergency response work performed as part of a crew on active highways and roadways. Technicians help keep highways, bridges, roadways, drainage systems, signs, guardrails, and roadside assets safe and operational. The work regularly takes place alongside live traffic and requires compliance with safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements. The role is physically demanding and performed outdoors year-round in changing weather. It can involve emergency callouts, an on-call rotation, and occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during storms or other emergencies. The posting lists a typical day shift of 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a night shift of 8:00 PM–4:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday. Entry-level starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with night shift pay of $19 or more per hour. Starting pay depends on experience, licenses, certifications, and relevant highway maintenance skills. Additional consideration is given to CDL holders and candidates with specialized roadway maintenance experience. The employer provides workday safety equipment, tools, and company vehicles, along with training, career advancement opportunities, paid holidays, leave options, insurance plans, and other benefits.

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.
Comfort working outdoors year-round in heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and changing weather.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools.
Availability for an on-call rotation and occasional night, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts during storms or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, roadway maintenance, landscaping, utilities, heavy civil construction, public works, warehousing, outdoor labor, or snow removal operations.
Experience repairing or installing guardrails.
Experience with asphalt or concrete repairs.
Experience with traffic control or Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) work.
Experience mowing and managing vegetation.
Experience with drainage maintenance.
Experience operating equipment such as skid steers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, or tractors.
Flagger, MOT, or Traffic Control certifications.
CDL A or CDL B license.
Relevant roadway maintenance skills, licenses, and certifications.

Responsibilities

Pick up debris, litter, and roadway hazards that could affect driver safety.
Install, repair, and replace guardrail, 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.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide availability during snow, ice, 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 for workday use; employees travel in company vehicles after arriving at the office, with no personal mileage needed.
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.