Transportation Maintenance Tech I — Hands-On Growth

Texas Department of Transportation; Carthage Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Tuition Assistance Program

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Maintenance Specialists I–III to perform roadway maintenance, operate equipment and assist in traffic control. The role emphasizes safety, emergency response, and compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Qualifications vary by level (I–III); no formal education is required, but a valid driver’s license and CDL A with an N endorsement within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Experience requirements vary by Tech level (I, II, III) as listed in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highways and rights-of-way; repair roadways and install signs.
• Assist with traffic control and incident response.
• Operate and service light equipment and perform PMI on equipment.

Skills

Traffic control

Sign installation

Light/heavy equipment operation

Welding basic

Safety compliance

Education

No education required

Tools

Computers and software

Light & heavy highway equipment

Survey instruments

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Maintenance Specialists I–III to perform roadway maintenance, operate equipment and assist in traffic control. The role emphasizes safety, emergency response, and compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Qualifications vary by level (I–III); no formal education is required, but a valid driver’s license and CDL A with an N endorsement within 90 days are required.