Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician III

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician III in Yazoo County to operate and maintain complex equipment and perform traffic-related tasks, sign installation, and emergency response duties.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalency and 3-4 years of experience; the role offers full-time employment with competitive state benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others.
• 3–4 years of experience preferred in transportation maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex equipment for transportation infrastructure.
• Repair traffic signals and maintain signs; apply herbicide, pesticide, and snow/ice chemicals as needed.
• Respond to natural and man-made disasters and perform pothole patching and traffic control.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or high school equivalency

Job description

Job Details

Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician III

This listing closes on 9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Mississippi

Salary: $32,761.78 - $42,856.27 Annually

Location: 82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9882-0941-20260901YAZ

Department: 0941 - TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

About the Position

Third-level vocational position accountable for technical work involving the most complex equipment operation and maintenance. Employees may also be responsible for repairing traffic signals; installing and maintaining signs; applying herbicide, pesticide, and snow and ice chemicals; striping; traffic control; pothole patching; and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

What you'll need to be successful in this role, you will need a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-4 years of experience.

Benefits

Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits .

Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .

Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre‑tax spending accounts.These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Full‑time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.More information can be found at Deferred Compensation .

State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

Employer Contact

Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone [phone]
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi