Roadway Maintenance Tech I-IV | Field & Equipment

Texas Department of Transportation; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Shepherd, Texas, is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech I–IV to perform roadway maintenance, operate light to heavy equipment, and assist with traffic control and public safety during emergencies. Positions range from entry to advanced levels, with responsibilities expanding across sign installation, major repairs, and project leadership.

The roles require CDL with N endorsement within 120 days, physical demands, and ability to work in varied weather.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications with related training or education may be made on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have or obtain a Commercial Class A Driver's License with an N endorsement within 120 days of employment.
• Military or Veterans: US Military CDL equivalent; must obtain Texas Class A CDL within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; basic welding as needed; uses/moves equipment and materials related to these activities.
• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
• Moves litter and roadway debris; operates light equipment (front-end loader, pneumatic roller, street sweeper, etc.).
• Drives to sand and clean bridges/roads, posts warning signs, and assists the public during emergencies.
• Operates heavy equipment as level advances (e.g., front-end loader, large excavator, dump truck, etc.).
• May serve as work crew lead and trains others; oversees maintenance projects and ensures compliance with specs.

Skills

Highway knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Follow instructions

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Shepherd, Texas, is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech I–IV to perform roadway maintenance, operate light to heavy equipment, and assist with traffic control and public safety during emergencies. Positions range from entry to advanced levels, with responsibilities expanding across sign installation, major repairs, and project leadership.

The roles require CDL with N endorsement within 120 days, physical demands, and ability to work in varied weather.