Roadway Maintenance Technician I

NUECES COUNTY

. Perform general road maintenance, including patching roads, laying hot or cold asphalt mix, and repairing driveway approaches .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRobstown • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in general road maintenance and manual labor tasks, including operating various small equipment and tools. Capable of following instructions and maintaining effective working relationships while performing strenuous outdoor work.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Road MaintenanceOperating Small EquipmentValid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's LicenseManual Labor SkillsAbility to Lift Heavy Loads

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Hard Skills

Patching RoadsLaying Asphalt MixMixing ConcreteRepairing Driveway ApproachesInstalling CulvertsRepairing Guard RailsCarpentry SkillsPlumbing SkillsSign-Making SkillsBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCooperative Working RelationshipsAbility to Follow InstructionsCommon Sense UnderstandingAbility to Work Under Supervision

Tools & Technologies

MowersElectric SawElectric DrillHydraulic AugerPneumatic RollerFront-End LoaderBackhoeCutting TorchGrease GunPost-Hole Digger

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED CertificateValid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Industry Keywords

Road MaintenanceOutdoor WorkNatural DisastersEmergency ResponseConstruction

Tech Stack

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Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general road maintenance, including patching roads, laying hot or cold asphalt mix, and repairing driveway approaches
Perform manual labor such as mixing and laying concrete, cutting brush, mowing grass, cleaning drains and ditches, erecting or repairing fences and barricades, installing culverts, installing and painting signs, repairing and installing guard rails, drilling and cutting bridge posts, and flagging job sites
Operate small equipment and tools including mowers, cutting torch, electric saw, electric drill, grease gun, hydraulic auger, winch, and post-hole digger
Load and unload materials and supplies
Drive trucks hauling gravel, supplies, equipment, and other materials
Operate tractor mower, pneumatic roller, sweeper, front-end loader, and backhoe
Assist with carpentry, plumbing, or sign-making work
Remain on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Less than high school education; high school diploma or GED certificate preferred but not required
Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (B or C, depending on position)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to follow oral instructions and work under close supervision
Ability to learn to use power or hand operated tools
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Must meet County and County insurance carrier driving-record standards when driving an official vehicle
Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Ability to work frequently in outside weather conditions and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals