Transportation Maint Tech I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Sherman, TX seeks a Transportation Maintenance Tech I to support roadway maintenance and safety operations.

This entry-level role involves assisting with signs, traffic control, barricades, and basic welding, plus hauling materials to job sites and supporting law enforcement at accident scenes.

Qualifications

• Entry-level maintenance position requiring basic welding and materials handling.
• Ability to assist with traffic control and roadside assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; uses/moves equipment, 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.

Job description

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

Transportation Mntnce Spec I

Essential Duties

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 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 and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.