Special Jobs Coordinator

Texas Department of Transportation; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Fort Worth is seeking a Special Jobs Coordinator based in Saginaw, TX. The role coordinates and leads maintenance and technical teams for highway projects, ensuring safety standards and timely execution.

The position requires a valid Class A CDL, a high school diploma, and at least five years in roadway maintenance or related fields. Pre-employment physicals and occasional emergency responses are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• Work Experience: 5 YEARS in Roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related work.
• Substitutions: Valid driver’s license. CDL Class A at time of application with 120 days to obtain N endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and giving presentations to the public regarding area of responsibility.
• Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel for a project.
• Assists in the procurement and payment of specialized contractors for incident cleanup and removal.
• Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by crews and contractors.
• Operates light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Performs administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Trains employees on equipment use and procedures.
• Coordinates scheduling of equipment, materials, and personnel for a project.
• Coordinates inventory and distribution of PPE, safety inspections, and incident reports.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Public relations

Leadership

Incident management

Equipment operation

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A (with N endorsement)

Job description

• Handles public complaints.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Coordinates and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of specialized maintenance and/or technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in preparing and giving presentations to the public regarding area of responsibility.
• Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for a project.
• Assists in the procurement and payment of specialized contractors for specific incident clean up and removal.
• Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Operates light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Performs some administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Coordinates scheduling of equipment, materials, and personnel necessary for a project.
• Coordinates inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment, monthly safety related inspections, and completes safety incident related reports.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education

Work Experience:

• 5 YEARS in Roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related work

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions For Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application with 120 days to obtain "N" endorsement.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application with 120 days to obtain "N" endorsement.

Competencies:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using light highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training professional and technical staff
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

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
• 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
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

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 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.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions within 1 hour.

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)

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.

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

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Special Jobs Coordinator based in Saginaw, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.

Work Location: 508 Blue Mound Road Saginaw, TX 76179

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

This posting is for one (1) Special Jobs Coordinator 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 all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 10:15:53 AM

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VI