Transportation Maint Tech II, III or IV - Shelby County

Transportation Maintenance Technician II, III or IV

Join TxDOT and build a career as big as Texas! If you enjoy working outdoors and want a role where you can make a real impact on the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT's Lufkin District has the perfect opportunity for you! Across the Lufkin District, you'll find a welcoming team environment and leadership that prioritizes safety, professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance. The Shelby County Maintenance Office currently has an opening for a Transportation Maintenance Technician II, III or IV based in Center, Texas.

Transportation Maintenance II: A17 ($42,976.00 - $64,469.00) annually

Transportation Maintenance III: A18 ($45,521.00 - $71,055.00) annually

Transportation Maintenance IV: A19 ($48,244.00 - $76,028.00) annually

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 42,976.00

Maximum Salary: 76,028.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Shelby County Maint Section 638 SH 7 EAST Center 75935

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours, 4 - 10 hours shifts, Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: 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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: 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. Essential Duties: The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities. 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. 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 skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Drives to remove/pick up litter and roadway debris. Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck. Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products. Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI. Sands and 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: 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. Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine. Serves as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications. Trains other employees. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include: Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures. Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer. Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: No education required. Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT): TMT II = 1 year experience* TMT III = 2 years experience* TMT IV = 3 years experience* *Experience must be 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 at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application. Must have or obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment. Currently Military or Veterans: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120 days of employment. Competencies: The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: 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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and systems of the trade Operating light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Some skill in: Follow verbal and additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: Extensive 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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Proficient Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include: Extensive Knowledge of: Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements Expert Skill in: Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Operating light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Proficient skill in: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Works in narrow aisles or passageways Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing - ascending/descending ladder