Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100%

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance program

Wellness program with leave incentives

Career development

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks Transportation Maintenance Technician I/II to join the Fort Worth District. The role involves outdoor roadway maintenance, traffic control setup, and assisting in emergency response to keep Texas roadways safe.

Tech I requires no experience; Tech II requires 1 year in related fields and a Commercial Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.
• Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement for compliance with MUTCD.
• Light and heavy equipment operation requires a Class A CDL.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and routine servicing on equipment.

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (2602242)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II - ( 2602242 )

Position Information

Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in keeping Texas roadways safe? Is safety your number one priority? Are you looking for a rewarding career where your work directly impacts the traveling public every day?

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Technician I or II to join our team at 1208 S. Main Street, Jacksboro, TX 76458. In this role, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining highways and transportation infrastructure that keep Texas moving. We provide the training, tools, and uniforms needed for success, along with excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement within the agency. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.

TMT I - Salary Grade: A16 / $40,918 - $61,130

TMT II - Salary Grade: A17 / $42,976 - $64,469

A Day in the Life - Transportation Maintenance Tech I:

• Setup temporary traffic control.


• Maintenance and/or material and process inspection.


• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.


• Clear debris, maintain wooded areas, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.


• Repair guardrails, concrete barriers, roadway delineators, milepost markers and fences.


• Helping the public during emergency situations.


• Work requires contact with private entities.


• Other duties as assigned


• Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

A Day in the Life - Transportation Maintenance Tech II (additional duties):

• Operate a variety of equipment and perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.


• Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.


• Light and heavy equipment operation requiring a Class "A" CDL.

This position is for one (1) General Transportation Tech I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

64,469.00

Anticipated Starting Salary

TMT I - $4,263.00 per month; TMT II - $4,470.00 per month

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : 40

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.

Transportation Maintenance Tech I Essential Duties:

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.

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 motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Maintenance Tech II (including Transportation Maintenance Tech I) Essential Duties:

Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.

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.

Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• 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.


• 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:

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.


• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

TMT II (including Transportation Maintenance Technician I licenses and certifications):

Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License at time of application.

Transportation Maintenance Tech I Competencies:

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

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

Using of light and heavy highway equipment

Maintaining a safe working relationship with others

Follow verbal and written instructions

Transportation Maintenance Tech II (including Transportation Maintenance Tech I) Competencies:

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Transportation Maintenance TechI Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Subject to vibration

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

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

Standing - prolonged periods of time

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

Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

Transportation Maintenance TechII (including Transportation Maintenance TechI) Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. Must report within one (1) hour.

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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 1, 2026, 9:47:53 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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

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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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.