Webber - Lead Roadway Maintenance Technician - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, operating in more than 15 countries with a workforce of over 22,000 professionals. Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management, providing intelligent solutions to clients across the United States and Canada. The company offers a collaborative, inclusive culture and opportunities for career growth through global mobility and cross‑business‑unit development.

Position Summary

Provides leadership, direct and indirect supervision of maintenance crews while performing daily work activities of maintaining contracted assets. Responsible for maintenance, servicing, and repairs of roads and other infrastructure assets in accordance with contract standards and supervisor direction.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Train, direct, and coordinate crew work to perform maintenance activities based on local work‑plan and in consultation with the Zone Superintendent, complying with safety rules.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching, rewards, and discipline, and address complaints and problems.
• Direct and coordinate local emergency response; respond to road closures or incidents as needed.
• Create safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) control by setting up and removing traffic control devices such as cones, message/arrow boards, and temporary signage.
• Perform work at heights using bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders, and aerial platform lifts.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repair of structures and equipment rooms, including portals, railings, expansion joints, doors, and painting.
• Repair and maintain roadway catch basins, sumps, pumps, fire hydrants, and other mechanical assets using hand or power tools.
• Repair and maintain equipment room ventilation systems.
• Repair and maintain basic electrical systems, including emergency telephones, CCTV, electronic traffic signs, call boxes, lane signals, and lighting.
• Transport crew and equipment to work sites, operating large trucks, specialized motor vehicles, and trailers.
• Be available for emergency response rotations, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain and repair highway surfaces (potholes, striping, reflectors) using concrete and asphalt techniques.
• Maintain clean appearance of highways and medians through litter and debris removal, using litter claws or similar devices.
• Repair and maintain slopes, berms, culverts, and drains using hand or power tools.
• Control vegetation using lawn mowing equipment, trimmers, chemical sprayers, and other methods.
• Maintain signs, guardrails, fences, and lighting through repair or replacement with hand or power tools.
• Keep roadways free of ice, snow, and debris using snow removal and sanding equipment.
• Contribute positively to a diverse, inclusive, and harassment‑free work environment.
• Perform all duties in line with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of underground infrastructure maintenance.
• Commitment to safe work methods and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to recognize hazards and adjust work practices to prevent injury or loss.
• Effective written and verbal communication with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, proportions, percentages, measurements).
• Ability to understand and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Capability to read, write, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to meet business needs.
• High attention to detail and ownership of responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in concrete and asphalt repair, construction, and maintenance.
• Skill in using and caring for small hand‑power tools.
• Professional ability to interface with the public.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• One (1) year of work experience in infrastructure, maintenance, and repair (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (required).
• CDL, DOT certifications, and electrical or welding certifications (highly desirable).

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, sit, walk on varied surfaces, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. Must lift up to 50 lb unassisted and operate manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric tools. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must pass respirator fit test, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.

Work Environment: Routine exposure to traffic and outdoor weather (extreme heat and cold). Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, insects, and occasional reptiles/rodents. Noise level generally moderate, occasionally higher.