Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III - Vega

Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III - Vega

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III in our Vega Maintenance Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands-on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done. If you're ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters, now's the time to apply—come help us keep the roads you drive on every day in top shape!

Minimum Salary: $40,918.00

Maximum Salary: $71,055.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Oldham Co Maint Sec

606 W VEGA BLVD

Vega 79092

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays

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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

• Inspects 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.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Trains other employees.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Transportation Maintenance Tech I

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. We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

Transportation Maintenance Tech II-III

Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at time of application. Currently Military or Veterans: 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 include:

• Some 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
• Some Skill in: Using basic mathematical fundamental Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Ability to: Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for 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: Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Using basic mathematical fundamentals Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Ability to: Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions

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