Lead Maintenance Technician

Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. We are dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to our clients and community.

Our company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. We support a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models, and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

We also have an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology.

As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology, and vast resources.

This position provides leadership, direct and indirect supervision of maintenance crews while performing daily work activities of maintaining contracted assets. The individual will be responsible for maintenance, servicing, and repairs of roads and other infrastructure assets.

The primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Trains, directs, and coordinates the work of crews to perform maintenance activities based upon local work-plan through consultation with Zone Superintendent in compliance with company safety rules and safe practices.
• Assists in making recommendations by monitoring employee performance for coaching, rewards, and disciplining employees to address complaints and resolve problems.
• Directs and coordinates local emergency response and responds as needed to road closures or incidents.
• Creates safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T) control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders, and aerial platforms lifts.
• Basic maintenance and repair of structures and equipment rooms including portals, railings, expansion joints, doors, and painting as required.
• Repairs/maintains functionality of roadway catch basins, sumps, and pumps, fire hydrants, and other mechanical assets through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.
• Repairs/maintains functionality equipment room ventilation systems.
• Repairs/maintains basic electrical systems including emergency telephones, CCTV systems, electronic traffic signs, call boxes, lane signals, lighting.
• Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle large trucks and specialized motor vehicles and trailers.
• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as need for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain and repair highway and other surfaces including potholes, striping, adding or replacing reflectors, working with concrete and asphalt.
• Creates safe traffic control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Maintains clean appearance of highways and medians through litter and debris removal and disposal (may use litter claw or other device).
• Repairs/maintains functionality of slopes, berms, culverts, drains, etc. through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.
• Controls vegetation appearance and growth through use of lawn mowing equipment, hand or power trimmers, and chemical sprayers and other methods.
• Maintains the appearance and functionality of signs, guardrails, fence, and lighting through repair and/or replacement using hand or power tools.
• Keep roadways free of debris including ice and snow by using snow removal and/or sanding equipment.
• Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle pickup trucks and specialized motor vehicles.
• Required to be available and accessible for emergency response rotations as need for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment.
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of underground infrastructure maintenance.

Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.

Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury, or accident.

Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.

Ability to cooperate and communicate written or verbally with co-workers and supervisor.

Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate proportions, percentages, measurements).

Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to comply with contractual requirements.

Ability to work flexibly and willingness to work extensively to meet business needs.

High level of attention to detail.

Takes ownership of responsibilities.

Basic knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in concrete, asphalt repair, construction, and maintenance.

Skill in the use and care of small hand power tools associated with the work.

Ability to interface with the public in a professional manner.

Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or GED (Required)

One (1) year work experience in infrastructure, maintenance, and repair. (Preferred)

A valid driver license and a good driving record are required to drive a company vehicle.

CDL, DOT certifications, Electrical and Welding Certifications (Highly Desirable)

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk on a wide range of surfaces; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.

Vision abilities include both close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to pass fit test for respirator as required.

Ability to work at heights.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to traffic and outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles.

Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects, and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents.

The noise level in the work environment usually moderate but on occasion can be more than moderate.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Webber, LLC complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.