Roadway Maintenance Tech I-III: Growth, Training & Benefits

Transportation Maintenance Spec I/II/III 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 – Transportation Maintenance Tech I Assists in identifying, repairing, and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports, and posts; performs basic welding as needed; 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. Move/picks 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties – Transportation Maintenance Tech II 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. 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. Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at a point of supply to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties – Transportation Maintenance Tech III 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. Inspects routine and non‑routine 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. 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. 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: TMT I – No experience required. TMT II – 1 year experience* in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation or related work. TMT III – 2 years experience* in those areas. Experience may 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; position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or obtain a CDL "A" License within 180 calendar days from date of employment. Military or Veterans with a US Military CDL Equivalent may obtain a Texas Class "A" CDL within 180 days of employment. Preferred Qualifications Commercial Driver’s License Competencies – Transportation Maintenance Tech I Some knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. Some knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques. Some knowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance. Some knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Some knowledge of maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements. Some knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes. Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems. Some skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade. Some skill in using light and heavy highway equipment. Some skill in maintaining a safe working relationship. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Competencies – Transportation Maintenance Tech II Considerable knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques. Considerable knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures. Considerable knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes. Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment. Proficient skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments. Proficient skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems. Competencies – Transportation Maintenance Tech III Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. Extensive knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Extensive knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external. Proficient skill in using light and heavy highway equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Required to wear protective gear including respirator, hard hat, steel‑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. Subject to noise and vibration. Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals. Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling. Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s). Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Hearing – perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication. Visual acuity – operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment; determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures. Conditions of Employment 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. Must be able to report for duty within a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations and adverse weather events. 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 Salary Range Transportation Maintenance Tech I – $40,918.00–$61,130.00 Transportation Maintenance Tech II – $42,976.00–$64,469.00 Transportation Maintenance Tech III – $45,521.00–$71,055.00 Applicant Information: 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