Highway Maintenance Technician I or II - Traffic Signals (Abilene)

Texas Department of Transportation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Abilene seeks Highway Maintenance Technician I or II for traffic signals work in Taylor County. The role offers a structured career path and opportunities across maintenance and traffic operations.

This position is onsite, with day shifts and a 25% travel requirement. Salary ranges for Tech I and Tech II are $50,004.00–$61,129.92 and $51,000.00–$64,468.92 per year, respectively, with full benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 you to perform work independently on assignments; unusual issues referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and
• 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.

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Technician I or II - Traffic Signals (Abilene) (2602643)

Job Description

Highway Maintenance Technician I or II - Traffic Signals (Abilene) - ( 2602643 )

Position Information

TxDOT’s Abilene District is seeking a dedicated and motivated Highway Maintenance Technician I or II for our Taylor County. If you’re ready to build a rewarding career with an organization that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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)

*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

64,468.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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 Total Compensation Package website

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

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.

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.

Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.

Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and