Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II

Txdot; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals for the General Transportation Tech I or II positions. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, focusing on roadway maintenance and community safety. Employees will receive comprehensive training and tools while enjoying a robust benefits package, including paid medical insurance and retirement plans. The position involves operating various equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in emergency situations. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community while enjoying growth opportunities within the agency.

Benefits

Paid employee medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health benefits for family

Retirement benefits

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance program

Holistic wellness program

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• No experience required for GTT I; GTT II requires 1 year experience.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL 'A' within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance and repair; operate equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and help the public during emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of transportation engineering methods

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Basic vehicle mechanics

Following safety procedures

Using computers and applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Related technical training

Tools

Light and heavy equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Description - Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II (2500968)

Position Information

Do you like to work outside? Is safety your number one priority? Do you want to be part of a team that is focused on making a difference in your community?

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking to fill General Transportation Tech positions based in Fort Worth (Keene, TX). All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.

General Transportation Tech I, A16 ($40,918 - $61,130) yr
General Transportation Tech II, A17 ($42,976- $64,469) yr

This posting is for one (1) General Transportation Tech I - II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.

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 other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Information

Minimum Salary: $40,918.00

Maximum Salary: $64,469.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Johnson/Cleburne Ae/Maint 2200 FM 2280 Cleburne 76033

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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 website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Job Responsibilities

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.

Essential Duties for General Transportation Tech I

• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
• Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard 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 timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.
• Maintains construction project records and processes related paperwork.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for General Transportation Tech II

• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
• 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 barricades; flags traffic.
• Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: GTT I = No experience required; GTT II = 1 year experience*;

*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Required Competencies

The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I include:

• Some knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.

Some Skill in:

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Using light and heavy highway equipment.
• Maintaining a safe working relationship.

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional competencies for General Transportation Tech II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to vibration.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• 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.
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Job Posting

Job Posting: Apr 7, 2025, 3:48:49 PM

Unposting Date: Apr 19, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II State Job Code/s: 9305/9306

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

MOS Codes

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.