Roadway Maintenance Technician I/II

Texas Department of Transportation; Morton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II to support roadway maintenance, repair, and traffic operations in Texas. The role requires operating light to heavy equipment, assisting with signs and barriers, and helping at accident scenes in emergencies.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, with CDL-A and N endorsement to be obtained within 120 days. This position offers hands-on fieldwork and opportunities to advance to higher maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• TMT I = No experience; TMT II = 1 year experience in transportation engineering support or related work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL-A with N endorsement required within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine roadway maintenance and repair tasks with light and heavy equipment.
• Assist in traffic control, site safety, and guarding/marking of work zones.
• Inspect and maintain signs, guard rails, and highway markers; perform PMI and basic repairs.
• Support emergency responses, assist public during incidents and disasters.
• Operate equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, and street sweepers as directed.

Skills

Traffic control knowledge

Light equipment operation

Welding basics

Tools

Front-end loader operation

Dump truck operation

Survey instruments (theodolite, EDM)

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II to support roadway maintenance, repair, and traffic operations in Texas. The role requires operating light to heavy equipment, assisting with signs and barriers, and helping at accident scenes in emergencies.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, with CDL-A and N endorsement to be obtained within 120 days. This position offers hands-on fieldwork and opportunities to advance to higher maintenance duties.