General Transportation Technician I or II - Decatur Maintenance

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

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation seeks a General Transportation Technician I or II in Decatur, Texas, to ensure the safety and maintenance of roadways. This position allows you to work outdoors while making a positive impact on public safety, with benefits including CDL training, flexible work schedules, and a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must obtain a CDL within 120 days.
• Experience in transportation engineering support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic control and highway maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform routine inspections.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist the public.

Skills

Traffic Control

Heavy Equipment Operation

Maintenance and Repair

Emergency Response

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Heavy machinery

Traffic cones and signs

Job description

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Job Description - General Transportation Technician I or II - Decatur Maintenance (2501716)

Job Description

General Transportation Technician I or II - Decatur Maintenance - ( 2501716 )

Position Information

If you like working outdoors in a job that allows you to contribute to the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT’s Fort Worth District has the perfect job for you! Throughout the Fort Worth District you will find a welcoming atmosphere and leadership that promotes safety and a good work/life balance.

The Fort Worth District Decatur Maintenance Office has an opening for one (1) General Transportation Technician I or II position based in Decatur, Texas. Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS!

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

Work Location: 1710 W US 380, Decatur, Texas 76234

Salary Range:

General Transportation Tech I (A16) : $3,409.83 - $5,094.16

General Transportation Tech II (A17) : $3,581.33- $5,372.41

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

Minimum Salary

: 40,918.00

Maximum Salary

: 64,468.95

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Wise/Decatur Co Ae/Maint 1710 W US 380 Decatur 76234

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Remote

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)

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.

• 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.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various
  required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Essential Duties (additional to General Transportation Technician I):

• Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large
  dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Transportation Technician I and II Education: None in formal education

General Transportation Technician II Experience: 1 year 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 for year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions

General Transportation Technician II (in addition to General Transportation Tech I):

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

General Transportation Technician I and II:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.

Job

Job

: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Job Posting

: Jun 25, 2025, 6:07:45 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 11, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I / II State Job Code/s : 9305 / 9306

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.