Transportation Maint Tech I-III (Special Jobs)

Texas Department of Transportation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation's Amarillo District seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III in our Special Jobs Office. This outdoor role blends hands-on work, teamwork and the pride of keeping our community moving safely and smoothly.

Work is full-time, 40 hours per week with potential nights, weekends and overtime. Salary ranges from 40,918 to 71,055 yearly; benefits include retirement plans, paid leave, health premiums, and tuition assistance. CDL-A is required within 120 days.

Qualifications

• Experience levels vary by Tech I/II/III: I = no experience; II = 1 year; III = 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highways and rights-of-way and repair safety features.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist with traffic control, flag traffic, and place cones/barricades.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Traffic control

Maintenance planning

Safety procedures

Public outreach

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III in our Special Jobs Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands‑on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done. If you’re ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters,

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Amarillo District Headquarters
5715 CANYON DR
Amarillo 79110

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I 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 with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.

Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

• Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.
• 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 stripper, and dump truck.
• Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard 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 timekeeping, 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

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• 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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.

Trains other employees.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):

TMT I = No experience required

TMT II = 1 year experience*

TMT III = 2 years experience*

*Experience must be in 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 per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications .

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class \"A\" Driver's License with an \"N\" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL \"A\" License, within 120 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 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License

Required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Some Skill in Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• Considerable knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Proficient Skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices

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 and vibration

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

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.

Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

* The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, 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 Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 30, 2026, 6:28:01 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III State Job Code/s : 9305/9306/9307

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

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.