Transportation Maint Tech II or III - Jackson Co Maint

Job Title Transportation Mntnce Spec II/III Overview Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Maintains highways and rights‑of‑way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Operates heavy equipment such as a front‑end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor‑trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck. Operates light equipment such as a front‑end loader one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time‑keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI. Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills. Minimum Qualifications Education: None Experience: Transportation Maint Tech II: 1 year Transportation Maint Tech III: 2 years Experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis. Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license (required to drive a state vehicle). Commercial Driver Certificate. Commercial Driver’s License. Competencies Considerable knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance. The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures. Proficient skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade. Proficient skill in using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Operating light and heavy highway equipment. Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others. Some skill in communicating effectively. Follow verbal and written instructions. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour. Subject to noise. Subject to vibration. Subject to hazards: moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals. Required to wear protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other device. Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Standing: prolonged periods of time. Walking/ moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance from one work site to another. Visual acuity: operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Conditions of Employment This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical. This is a Safety Impact position and requires passing a pre‑employment drug test and random drug testing. Note: The Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. Benefits and Perks Retirement Plans. Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules. Paid Leave and Holidays. Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees. On‑the‑Job Training. Tuition Assistance Program. Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives. Career Development and Advancement Opportunities. Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs. Equal Opportunity Employer The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation