Guardrail Repair Technician

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management, providing facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance, and management services for over 65 years. Our professionals specialize in operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets.

About the role

We are seeking full-time Guardrail Repair Technicians to perform highway maintenance operations in the Northern Virginia area. This position is based in Alexandria, VA and involves a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance, including debris removal, sign and guardrail repair, concrete repair, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance operations, including guardrail repair and debris removal
• Conduct concrete forming and repair
• Operate equipment such as wheel loaders, skid steers, forklifts, asphalt rollers, etc.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies
• Work under varying environmental and weather conditions
• Perform strenuous manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Operate hand and power tools

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in roadway or guardrail maintenance
• Concrete forming/repair experience
• Ability to operate equipment such as wheel loaders, skid steers, forklifts, asphalt rollers, etc.
• Clean driving record
• Must pass criminal background check, MVR, and controlled substance testing
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Ability to carry out simple arithmetic functions
• Ability to use a smartphone and applications
• Capable of working safely under varying environmental and weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform other strenuous manual labor

Preferred Qualifications

• Roadway maintenance experience
• MOT Certifications (traffic control)
• CDL License

Skills

• Adaptability to the latest technology
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedules
• Maintain proper safety equipment for each job

Pay

$17–$21/hour, depending on experience, licenses, and certifications.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, day shift (7:30 AM–4:00 PM)
• Occasional night and weekend work as needed
• Must be available to work during snow and ice events
• Occasional overtime available

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with annual profitability-based bonus
• Referral bonus eligibility
• Recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vision discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet insurance discount
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Plans