Transportation Maint Tech I, II, or III

Position Information

Join our team as a Transportation Maintenance Technician and play a critical role in keeping our sign shop operating safely and efficiently. We are seeking dependable, safety-focused professionals with a strong mechanical background who are ready to grow their careers in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Whether you are starting your career or bringing advanced technical expertise, we offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to work with industry-leading equipment and professionals. If you take pride in quality work, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organization.

RECRUITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE: Up to $5000 Recruitment Bonus available for current Class "A" CDL Holders (No transmission restrictions preferred)

Salary Range for each position level

Transportation Maintenance Tech I

A16: $40,918 - $61,130

Transportation Maintenance Tech II

A17: $42,976 - $64,469

Transportation Maintenance Tech III

A18: $45,521 - $71,055

This position is for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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

Transportation Maintenance Tech I : 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Maintenance Tech II : 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.

Transportation Maintenance Tech III : Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. 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:

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, III 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 with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
• Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• 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.
• Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Trains other employees.
• Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required.

Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):

• TMT I = No experience required
• TMT II = 1 year experience*
• TMT III = 2 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications .

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 with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II & III include:

Some knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Some Skill in:

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

Some Knowledge of:

• Plan review methods, material and publication procedures

Proficient skill in:

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Plan review methods, processes and processes and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

Proficient Skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Close visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.