Roadway Maintenance Tech/Equipment Operator/Inspector IV or V
Texas Department of Transportation
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech IV/V to inspect and maintain highways, operate heavy equipment, manage contracts, and support emergency responses as part of a dedicated team. The roles require experienced technicians with the ability to work independently, ensure safety standards, and document inspections and reports.
The position offers strong benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work for Tech IV.
- 4 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work for Tech V.
Responsibilities
- Inspect complex maintenance work to ensure safety and contract compliance.
- Oversee maintenance contracts and evaluate inspection results.
- Operate heavy equipment and perform PMI and routine servicing.
- Train other employees and coordinate with project staff.
- Maintain records, prepare reports, and collect data for PS&E or similar processes.
Skills
Job description
Transportation Mntnce Spec IV/V
Transportation Maintenance Tech IV: Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Transportation Maintenance Tech V: Performs highly advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
- Inspects complex maintenance and construction‑related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
- Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
- Performs pavement evaluations and operates data collection equipment.
- Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
- Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
- Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
- 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 construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.
- Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.
- 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.
- Operates light equipment such as a front‑end loader one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.
- 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.
- Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
- Trains other employees.
- Inspects routine and non‑routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
- Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid contracts.
- Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
- Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for large and/or complex maintenance construction projects or for multiple district projects.
- Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
- Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
- Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
- Inspects complex maintenance and construction‑related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
- 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 construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.
- Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.
- 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.
- Operates light equipment such as a front‑end loader one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.
- Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
- Performs pavement evaluations and operates data collection equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.
- Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
- May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
- Trains other employees.
- Inspects routine and non‑routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
None required
Transportation Maintenance Tech IV: 3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, 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 per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Maintenance Tech V: 4 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, 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 per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Monitoring contracts and procedures
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Communicate effectively
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Basic traffic management and control procedures, their relative costs, advantages and limitations
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- 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
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long‑term deadlines
- Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Monitoring contracts and procedures
- Communicate effectively
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- 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
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.
- This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test 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.
As a Roadway Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator/Inspector, you will play a vital role in inspection of and maintaining highways, repairing road surfaces, managing drainage systems, and operating heavy equipment to support critical infrastructure projects. If you are safety-focused, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and take pride in maintaining public roadways, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with competitive benefits, professional growth, and job stability.
Transportation Maintenance Tech IV A19: $48,244 - $76,028 Transportation Maintenance Tech V A20: $51,158 - $81,351
This position is for a Transportation Maintenance Tech VI or V. 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.
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 Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
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Sep 28, 2026, 1:26:00 PM
Transportation Mntnce Spec IV/V
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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.
Additional Applicant Information
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