Roadway Maintenance Technician – Signs, Traffic Control & Repairs

Texas Department of Transportation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Midland is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III to perform routine roadway maintenance, operate equipment, and assist the public during emergencies.

The role includes sign installation, traffic control, barricade setup, and coordination with local authorities on accident scenes. Work follows standard practices with supervision when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience with traffic control and setting up cones, signs and barricades.
• Basic welding and maintenance on signs and posts.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment and assist at accident sites.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers.

Skills

Traffic control

Sign installation

Welding basics

Equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Midland is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III to perform routine roadway maintenance, operate equipment, and assist the public during emergencies.

The role includes sign installation, traffic control, barricade setup, and coordination with local authorities on accident scenes. Work follows standard practices with supervision when necessary.