Roadway Maintenance Technician - CTRMA

Roy Jorgensen Associates•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is hiring full-time Roadway Maintenance Technicians to perform hands-on maintenance and emergency response work on active highways and roadways. Technicians work as part of a crew to keep roadway infrastructure safe and operational, including pavement, drainage systems, signs, guardrails, and roadside assets. The work involves outdoor conditions year-round, physical labor, operating tools and equipment, working near live traffic, and following safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic requirements. Employees may respond to emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional night, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts.

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 and performing physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools.

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.
CDL holders and candidates with specialized roadway maintenance experience may receive additional consideration.

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.
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 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 and vehicles for workday transportation; no personal mileage needed after arriving at the office.
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.