Highway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III - Snyder, TX

Highway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III - Snyder, TX

TxDOT's Abilene District is seeking a dedicated and motivated Highway Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III for our Scurry County Maintenance Office. If you're ready to build a rewarding career with an organization that values your contributions and invests in your future, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Maintenance Tech I: A16 ($50,004.00 - $61,129.92/yearly)
• Transportation Maintenance Tech II: A17 ($51,000.00 - $64,468.92/yearly)
• Transportation Maintenance Tech III: A18 ($53,400.00 - $71,055.00/yearly)

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

Minimum Salary: 50,004.00

Maximum Salary: 71,055.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Snyder Ae/Scurry Co Maint Sect 111 N AVENUE V Snyder 79550

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40

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.

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.

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 required for Transportation Maintenance Tech I:

*Valid Driver License at time of application - This position requires driving a state vehicle.

*Must have a *Commercial Class "A" Driver License (CDL) with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions, or have obtained a CDL "A" License within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

The following License is required for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II and III:

*Commercial Class "A" Driver License (CDL) with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions at time of application - This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 30 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
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Some Skill in: Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using of light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• Considerable knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• 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 and applicable programs, applications, and systems

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
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• 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
• Using of light and heavy highway equipment

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

Subject to noise and vibration

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, 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, scaffoldings, 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