General Engineering Tech I

Texas Department of Transportation; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

TxDOT's Paris District in Lamar County seeks a General Engineering Tech I to perform and coordinate advanced transportation engineering support and maintenance tasks, including inspection, material testing, and documentation. The role involves a mix of field and office work with opportunities to lead project aspects.

You will work in the Lamar County Maintenance Section in Paris, TX, contributing to road safety and asset preservation.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance or related work.
• College education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Administers construction/bridge inspection record-keeping activities.
• Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on estimates, changes and extra work orders.
• Conducts tests of highway construction materials and records results.
• Inspects barricades and traffic control devices for compliance with standards.
• Maintains project files and supports multiple projects within area.

Skills

Project coordination

Blueprint reading

Calculations

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Administers construction and/or bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office.
• Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities.
• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Inspects construction and routine and non-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.
• 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.
• Maintains files of shop drawings and monitors progress of construction activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Construction record auditing
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Construction record auditing
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• 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
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for General Engineering Tech I for the Paris District. This position is for the Lamar County Maintenance Section located in Paris, TX. If you enjoy working inside as well as outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position.Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS! Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets.

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 website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 9:42:17 AM

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec IV

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information