Roadway Maintenance Tech II/III (Heavy Equipment)

Texas Department of Transportation; Panhandle (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech II/III to support roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and emergency response. The role requires independent work with supervision for unusual issues and collaboration with private entities.

Responsibilities include repairing signs, mowing rights‑of‑way, and assisting public safety during incidents. Ideal candidates have experience in transportation maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and CDL-related credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation engineering support or roadway maintenance.
• Two years of experience for Tech III; one year for Tech II.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains highways and rights-of-way and performs roadway repairs.
• Operates heavy and light equipment and transports materials to job sites.
• Assists with traffic control and protects the public during emergencies.
• Performs plant/landscape maintenance and trims trees or brush as needed.
• Follows safety guidelines and works independently with supervision for unusual issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Light equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

Safety compliance

Public assistance during emergencies

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech II/III to support roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and emergency response. The role requires independent work with supervision for unusual issues and collaboration with private entities.

Responsibilities include repairing signs, mowing rights‑of‑way, and assisting public safety during incidents. Ideal candidates have experience in transportation maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and CDL-related credentials.