Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transport Maint Tech) II/III: San Marcos Maintenance (Austin District)

Job Title Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transport Maint Tech) II/III: San Marcos Maintenance (Austin District) Location San Marcos, TX (Hays County) Salary Minimum: $42,976.00 per year (A17) Maximum: $71,055.00 per year (A18) Job Summary Responsible for routine transportation and maintenance support work including roadway maintenance and repair, operation of light and heavy equipment, preventive maintenance of equipment, traffic control, and assisting the public during emergency situations. Position requires driving a TxDOT state vehicle and maintaining a Class “A” CDL within one year of employment. Key Responsibilities Assist in identifying, repairing, and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; perform basic welding as needed; use and operate equipment, tools, materials, and products related to these activities. Assist with traffic control; place and gather cones, warning signs and barricades; flag traffic. Move and pick up litter and roadway debris. Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment and complete required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI. Provide support to local law‑enforcement officials at accident sites and assist stranded motorists as required. Respond 24/7 to roadway accidents, inclement weather, and natural disasters; assist in sanding or cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public, and performing other work as directed during emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills. Operate light equipment such as a front‑end loader (≤1¼ cubic yard), pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Maintain highways and rights‑of‑way; perform roadway repairs; erect and repair guard rails, highway markers and signs; haul materials and equipment to job sites. Mow rights‑of‑way, picnic and rest areas; perform plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush. Inspect construction and routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Operate heavy equipment such as front‑end loader (≥1½ cubic yard), tractor‑trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper and dump truck. For Trans Maintenance Tech III: operate complex heavy equipment such as motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine. Minimum Qualifications Roadway Maintenance Tech II: 1 year of experience in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation or roadway maintenance work. Roadway Maintenance Tech III: 2 years of experience in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work or related experience. Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent; no supervisory experience required. License and Certification Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle. Must obtain a Commercial Class “A” CDL within 1 year of employment; professional training will be provided. Veterans/Military: must obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 365 days of employment. Other Conditions Safety Impact position subject to random drug testing. Must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug test. Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergencies. Essential Competencies Work with intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance methods, equipment and materials. Use applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade. Operate light and heavy highway equipment. Work in cramped spaces and at varied heights. Prioritize and organize work assignments. Maintain effective working relationships with others. Follow verbal and written instructions. Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures. Apply applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes. Use computers and applicable programs, applications and systems. Physical Requirements Standing for prolonged periods. Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently carry up to 25 lbs. Exposure to extreme cold and heat; temperatures below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour. Hazards from moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places, heat, or chemicals. Required to wear protective gear such as respirator, hard hat, or other device. Ability to balance, walk, stand, crouch on various surfaces without falling; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. Ability to talk and express ideas orally. Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels. Benefits 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