Transportation Maint Tech IV (Channing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums 100% for Full-Time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for the Channing Maintenance Section. The role involves advanced maintenance work, inspections, and operation of heavy and light equipment in outdoor settings.

You will coordinate traffic control plans, work with law enforcement, and train other staff. Ideal candidate has 3 years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL Class A with N endorsement within 120 days.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.
• Experience can be substituted by technical training or education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a state vehicle; CDL Class A with N endorsement required within 120 calendar days from employment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assists in development of traffic control plans and coordinates with law enforcement.
• Leads maintenance construction inspection activities for medium to large projects or several small projects.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with standards.
• Operates heavy equipment: motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, asphalt paver, distributor, milling machine.
• Operates front-end loaders and trucks; operates light equipment like backhoes, street sweepers, mowers.
• Performs PMI, routine servicing, minor repairs, and required reporting.
• Assists in emergency responses and provides public assistance as needed.
• Trains other employees and may act as work crew project lead.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Light equipment operation

Traffic control planning

Maintenance concepts

Inspection methods

Materials knowledge

Texas MUTCD

Safety standards

Tools

Commercial Class A CDL

Job description

Transportation Mntnce Spec IV

Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
• Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• 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 striper, and dump truck.
• Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader one and a quarter cubic yards 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.
• 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:

None required

Experience:

3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, 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:

• Must have a valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application, and be able to obtain an "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Tanker "N" Endorsement

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert Skill in:

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions

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 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.
• 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)
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Position Information

TxDOT’s Amarillo District is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for our Channing Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. This position is a great fit for dependable individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn valuable skills. Whether you’re already part of the TxDOT family or looking to bring your skills to a team that values safety, reliability, and respect, this is a great opportunity to build your career. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and work-life balance.

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)

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

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.

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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.