Roadway Maintenance Technician - Waco
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. The role involves working outdoors year-round, operating tools and equipment, and helping keep roadways safe and operational. Technicians work as part of a crew and must follow safety procedures and Maintenance of Traffic requirements when working alongside live traffic. The position is physically demanding and includes standing, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools. Technicians may respond to emergency callouts, participate in an on-call rotation, and work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts during storms and other emergencies. Typical schedules are day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, or night shift, Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 PM–4:30 AM. Starting pay is based on experience, licenses, certifications, and relevant highway maintenance skills. Entry-level technicians start at $18.50 per hour; night-shift pay is $19 or more per hour. Additional consideration is available for CDL holders and candidates with 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 lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
- Ability to work safely in high-traffic environments.
- Ability to adapt 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 conditions.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, and carrying.
- Availability for on-call rotation and work 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.
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.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed for storms or emergencies.
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 ride or drive 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.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
