$17.98

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Alamo $13.62 - $18.75 Per hour Road Technician I

Frio County

Occupation:

Highway Maintenance Workers

Location:

Pearsall, TX - 78061

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/25/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/28/2026

Expires:

10/08/2026

Job #: 17073282

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) Age

18 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

8 Hours Per Week Benefits Help for . Under the supervision of the Frio County Road Administrator, the Road Technician I willperform unskilled to semi-skilled work in the construction and maintenance of Countyroadways, facilities, and other rights of way.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED

Entry level position. Preferred one (1) year in roadway construction and maintenance orrelated field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Valid Texas Drivers License - Class C

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains roadways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guardrails, roadway markers and signs; hauls material and equipment to job sites; mows right ofways, park areas, and cemeteries; picks up litter and debris; maintains picnic areas, parks,and park bathrooms.
• Assists in general roadway maintenance issues, including but not limited to potholes, roughroads, and base repairs.
• Assists in the construction and maintenance of bridge and drainage issues.

Assists in mowing and maintenance issues on the roadways or public areas adjacent tobuildings, such as but not limited to mowing for roadside, parks, cemetery, and publicbuildings. Also includes but is not limited to: tree and hedge trimming, edging, and flowerbed work; and pond maintenance issues, water quality testing, fishing, wildlife health andmanagement.

Assists in the Seal Coat Program, County Road Maintenance Program, Bridge MaintenanceProgram, Park Maintenance Program, Roadside Mowing Program, Safety Program, TrainingProgram, and other programs.

Assists with traffic control, flagging, warning signs, and barricades

Assists in placing warning signs, helping the public, and performing other work as directedduring emergency situations, including but not limited to floods, tornados, hurricanes,accidents, and hazardous material spills.

Assists in the processing and inspection of County permits.

Assists in County Park operations.

Assists in County cemetery maintenance and operations.

Learns to operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to motor grader, rollers,broom, spreader box, distributor, herbicide truck, and various mowers.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing, and minor repairs onequipment.

Performs janitorial and general maintenance repairs of County facilities.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

This employee works independently with direction from administrator, and workswith others in a group setting to accomplish common goals and deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively and organizational skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

General knowledge of the procedures, materials, and equipment related to the road andbridge construction and maintenance techniques and safety procedures

General knowledge of supply management and inventory control

General knowledge of tracking budget expenses, using reporting skills, and informing others

General knowledge of the operation of light and heavy equipment used in road, bridge, andgrounds construction and maintenance.

Ability to read and interpret manuals, maps, construction plans/blueprints, and writteninstructions

Must use acceptable standard industry practices and document decision-making factors.

Must adhere to County policy for responsibility of departmental equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures as described in the Frio CountyEmployee Handbook

Knowledge of and assists in enforcement of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), HighwayBridge Program (HBP), Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), andother federal, state, and local laws and ordinances

Knowledge of the Texas Department of Transportations (TxDOTs) Standard Specificationsfor Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, TxDOTs Seal Coat &

Surface Treatment Manual, TxDOTs Concrete Repair Manual, and other industry practicesand procedures

Familiarity with surveying and drainage area calculations is preferable

Knowledge in using small office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers,copy machines, and multi-line telephone systems

Knowledge of computers and office software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to operate motor vehicles, including but not limited to light pickup trucks

Must be able to operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment

Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position requires lifting, carrying heavy loads, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing,reaching or stretching arms, legs, or other parts of the body to physically maneuver over orupon varying terrain, surfaces, or physical structures or in tight spaces.

Position requires the ability to see, hear, and speak in English.

WORK HOURS, BENEFITS, AND OTHER WORK-RELATED INFORMATION

Work hours and benefits have been established by the Frio County Handbook, Section 2,Employee Compensation and Benefits. The normal work hours of Frio County shall be from 7:00a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise directed by the DepartmentHead. The Department Head shall determine the exact work schedules for their employees inorder to meet the needs of the County.

Employees may be required to work a schedule that varies from the normal work schedule orthey may be subject to call back in-case of emergency or special need. Work after hours and onweekends are required. Work may be required on holidays in order to meet the needs of theCounty.

Travel is required for this position. Work locations will vary from day-to-day and will primarilybe located throughout the County. Employees will be exposed to heavy machinery, excessivenoises, hazardous chemicals, and all types of weather, varying from mild to inclement weather.

Employees will also work in a general office environment.

BENEFITS

100% employer paid group health insurance

Medical

Dental

Basic Life and ADD, Dependent Life

Retirement

Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Leave

Paid Holiday

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must successfully complete a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen.