Roadway Maintenance Tech I-III — Heavy Equipment Pro

Texas Department of Transportation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance program

Wellness program with leave incentives

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation's Odessa District seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II or III for the Special Jobs Section in Odessa, Texas. You will operate heavy equipment, perform roadway maintenance, and assist during emergencies on state roadways.

Positions offer a structured career path with progression from Tech I to Tech III based on experience. Salary ranges from $49,200 to $71,055 annually, plus comprehensive benefits and state employee programs.

Qualifications

• Maintains highways and rights‑of‑way; performs roadway repairs and maintenance.
• Operates heavy equipment and light equipment used in highway work.
• Requires ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work with standard safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy and light equipment as part of roadway construction and maintenance.
• Perform PMI and routine servicing; complete required reports.
• Assist the public during emergency situations and support traffic control.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

Safety awareness

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation's Odessa District seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II or III for the Special Jobs Section in Odessa, Texas. You will operate heavy equipment, perform roadway maintenance, and assist during emergencies on state roadways.

Positions offer a structured career path with progression from Tech I to Tech III based on experience. Salary ranges from $49,200 to $71,055 annually, plus comprehensive benefits and state employee programs.