Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III - Cotulla, Texas

Texas Department of Transportation

Cotulla (TX)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 71,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans
Flexible schedules
Paid leave
Health benefits
On-the-job training
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Career development
Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Cotulla, Texas is seeking Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III to maintain highways and rights-of-way. Roles involve operating equipment, performing roadway maintenance, and supporting public safety at incidents.

Salary ranges from $40,918 to $71,055 depending on the level. Position requires driving a state vehicle; CDL-A with N endorsement may be required. Benefits and travel are part of the package.

Qualifications

  • TMT I = No experience required
  • TMT II = 1 year experience
  • TMT III = 2 years experience

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine roadway maintenance and repair.
  • Operates light and heavy equipment.
  • Assists with traffic control and public safety during emergencies.

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III - Cotulla, Texas (2601958)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III - Cotulla, Texas - ( 2601958 )

Position Information

Do you want to be part of maintaining and repairing roadways that keep your family and friends safe when traveling to and from any destination?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III based out of Cotulla, Texas. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build a beneficial and exciting career, come see me!

Salary Range for each position level
Transportation Maintenance Tech I A16, $40,918 - $61,130
Transportation Maintenance Tech II A17, $42,976 - $64,469
Transportation Maintenance Tech III A18, $45,521 - $71,055

****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

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Cotulla Maint Section 900 FM 468 Cotulla 78014

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday through Thursday (7:00 am to 4:00 pm) 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.

Transportation Maintenance Tech I

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.

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.

Mows rights-of-way; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.

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.

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

Transportation Maintenance Tech II

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.

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.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Mows rights-of-way; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.

Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.

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.

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

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.

Transportation Maintenance Tech III

Trains other employees.

Provides support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; and provides assistance to stranded motorists.

Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.

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.

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*

TMT III = 2 years 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
  • Valid US 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 at time of application

Preferred Qualifications
Transportation Maintenance Tech I

Some knowledge of:

  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

Some Skill in:

Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

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

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Using of light and heavy highway equipment

Maintaining a safe working relationship with others

Ability to:

Follow verbal and written instructions

Transportation Maintenance Tech II

Considerable knowledge of

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