Transportation Maint Tech I or II - Waco (Waco District)

Texas Department of Transportation

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans
Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in the Waco district seeks Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II to perform routine highway maintenance, operate heavy equipment, and assist travelers. You’ll work in the McLennan County Maintenance Office, following established procedures and coordinating with team members and the public.

The role offers CDL training with $0 upfront cost, lodging, transportation, and per-diem if needed.

Qualifications

  • TMT I = No experience required.
  • TMT II = 1 year experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work.
  • Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications allowed with education or training.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine transportation operations or maintenance tasks.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment.
  • Maintain highways and rights-of-way; install signs and guard rails.
  • Assist in traffic control and emergency response.
  • Complete PMI reports and timekeeping.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Signing, delineators, posts
Ability to follow instructions

Education

No experience required (TMT I)
1 year experience (TMT II)

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maint Tech I or II - Waco (Waco District) (2602999)

Job Description

Transportation Maint Tech I or II - Waco (Waco District) - ( 2602999 )

Position Information

Join the Waco District's transportation team as part of our McLennan Co. Maintenance Office -- where every day brings a hands-on mission to keep our roadways safe and reliable. From repairing highways and operating heavy equipment to setting up traffic control zones and assisting travelers during emergencies, your work will be essential to keeping communities connected. You'll be out in the field making a visible difference, all while following well-established procedures and working closely with both teammates and members of the public. If you're ready to get your boots on the ground and take pride in practical, impactful work, this is the role for you.

No CDL? TxDOT offers company-sponsored CDL training with a $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation, and per-diem provided if necessary.

Salary/Plan Grade:

Transportation Maintenance Technician I: A16 $40,918 - $61,130 / yearly
Transportation Maintenance Technician II: A17 $42,976 - $64,469 / yearly

Minimum Salary: 40,918.00
Maximum Salary: 64,469.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Waco Area Office 7479 BAGBY AVE Waco 76712
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day
Job Shift Details: Mon-Thurs, 7am-5:30pm
Location Flexibility: Onsite

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 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

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.

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

Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.

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 time-keeping, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):

TMT I = No experience required

TMT II = 1 year 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:
TMT I:
  • 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 90 calendar days from date of employment.

TMT II:
  • 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 at time of application, with an "N" Endorsement code within 90 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 90 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Preferred Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

Some knowledge of:

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Some Skill in:

Using of light and heavy highway equipment

Ability to:

Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Operating light and heavy equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

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

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

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 direction

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

  • Must maintain regular and dependable attendance
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