Roadway Maintenance Tech II or III (General Transp Tech II) Lincoln (Giddings): Austin District

Texas Department of Transportation; Lincoln (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Texas Department of Transportation as a Roadway Maintenance Tech II or III. This full-time role based in Lincoln involves road maintenance, light and heavy equipment operation, and supporting local law enforcement. With opportunities for CDL training and a competitive salary, you'll help maintain roadways and assist the public during emergencies.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus up to $5000

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 1 or 2 years of related work experience required.
• Valid driver's license mandatory, CDL Class 'A' within 365 days.
• Experience in transportation engineering support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance contract and material inspections.
• Operate heavy and light equipment, including front-end loaders and dump trucks.
• Assist in traffic control at accident sites, including using cones and barricades.

Skills

Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Traffic control

Maintenance inspections

Assisting the public

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control devices

Job description

Roadway Maintenance Tech II or III (General Transp Tech II) Lincoln (Giddings): Austin District

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This position performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as maintenance contract and material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech II or III include:

• Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
• 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.
• Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  
  

Additional responsibilities for a Roadway Maintenance Tech III include:

• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Roadway Maintenance Tech II (General Transportation Tech II): 1 YEAR* transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.

Roadway Maintenance Tech III (General Transportation Tech III): 2 YEARS* 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 for year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 365 calendar days from date of employment.
  
  

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 365 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License
  
  

Competencies:

The Competencies for the Roadway Maintenance II or IIIinclude:

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
  
  

Position Information

Bring your Drive to TxDOT!

Do you like to work outside? Are you self-motivated? Are you looking to grow and obtain additional skills in highway maintenance work?

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Tech (General Transportation Tech) II or III, based out of Lincoln (Giddings). This position will perform routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.

Recruitment Bonus Available!

You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5000 if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-months of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus.

CDL Training Available!

We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary!

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This position is for a Roadway Maintenance Tech II, or III. 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech II: A17 ($42,976.00 – $64,469.00/yearly)

Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech III: A18 ($45,521.00 – $71,055.00/yearly)

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)

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Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jun 13, 2025, 2:41:32 PM

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec II, III

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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