Roadway & Equipment Maintenance Tech I–III

Texas Department of Transportation; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Leave and Holidays

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking qualified Transportation Maintenance Technicians (Levels I/II/III) to perform highway maintenance, traffic control and equipment operation in Texas. The role includes preventive maintenance, reporting, and assisting public safety during emergencies.

CDL requirements apply and advancement through Tech I–III is based on experience. Positions offer a structured career path, benefits, and a focus on safety and teamwork in challenging outdoor

Qualifications

• No education required; experience levels vary by Tech I/II/III.
• Experience in transportation maintenance, roadway construction or related work.
• Ability to perform heavy equipment operation and routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains highways and right‑of‑ways and performs repairs.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and assists with traffic control.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and completes required reports.
• Trains others and leads work crews as assigned.

Skills

Roadway maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

PMI reporting

Public safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Education

No education required

Tools

Front‑end loader

Backhoe

Motor grader familiarity

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking qualified Transportation Maintenance Technicians (Levels I/II/III) to perform highway maintenance, traffic control and equipment operation in Texas. The role includes preventive maintenance, reporting, and assisting public safety during emergencies.

CDL requirements apply and advancement through Tech I–III is based on experience. Positions offer a structured career path, benefits, and a focus on safety and teamwork in challenging outdoor