General Engineering Tech I - Tyler Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing Texas roadways. As a General Engineering Technician I, you will play a vital role in ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced engineering operations, from construction inspection to traffic management. With comprehensive training and a commitment to work-life balance, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. Enjoy competitive salaries and a range of benefits designed to support your career growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

100% Health Premiums for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in transportation engineering support or related work.
• Must have a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced transportation engineering operations and maintenance support.
• Inspect traffic control devices and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Transportation Engineering Support

Roadway Maintenance

Construction Inspection

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Surveying Tools

Construction Equipment

Traffic Control Devices

Job description

Job Description - General Engineering Tech I - Tyler Maintenance (2501196)

Job Description

General Engineering Tech I - Tyler Maintenance - ( 2501196 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a General Engineering Technician I based in Tyler, TX. If you enjoy working 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!

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.

Salary range: A19 : $48,244 - $76,028

Work location: 15986 SH 155 South, Tyler, TX 75703

Minimum Salary

: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary

: 76,028.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Tyler Area Engineer/Maint 15986 SH 155 SOUTH Tyler 75703

Travel

: Yes, 5 % 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:Total Compensation Package
To viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefitsat a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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.

• Administers construction and/or bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• 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 train other employees
• Monitors bridge inspection consultant activities and assists with coding as needed.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files.
• Researches plan sets and reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures and design guidelines.
• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
• 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).

• Valid driver’s license. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

- 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
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineeringcalculations
- Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- 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
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes dataffigures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• 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.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 1, 2025, 7:28:01 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec IV State Job Code/s : 9308

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

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.