Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Junction

Taleo; Junction (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Health premiums covered

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II based in Junction. This role involves maintaining highways, assisting motorists, and operating light/heavy equipment.

The position offers company-sponsored CDL training, a stable job with a generous paid time off policy, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have physical stamina and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• No experience required for TMT I; 1 year for TMT II in relevant fields.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highways and perform roadway repairs.
• Assist local law enforcement at accident sites.
• Operate light equipment and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Customer service

Physical stamina

Following instructions

Education

No specific education required

Tools

Heavy equipment

Light equipment

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Junction (2602484)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Junction - ( 2602484 )

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II (highway maintenance worker) based in our Junction Maintenance Office. This maintenance office covers 872 miles of Interstate, US and State highways, and farm to market roads across Kimble County. Our workforce consists of 14 full time employees with duties ranging from sign replacement, herbicide application, roadway level-up, seal coat, edge repair, tree trimming, litter pick-up, project inspection, vehicle maintenance and much more. We offer company sponsored CDL training with no upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary. If you're looking for a stable job with a great work schedule and lots of paid time off,

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Transportation Maintenance Tech I (A16): $3,409.83 - $5,094.16 monthly
Transportation Maintenance Tech II (A17): $3,581.33 - $5,372.41 monthly

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

64,468.95

Anticipated Starting Salary

$4,100 - $4,500 monthly

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Junction/Kimble Co Mnt Sect 2126 N MAIN Junction 76849

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

Mon - Thurs, 7:00am - 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 moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

• 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.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
• 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

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

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

• 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 180 calendar days from date of employment.

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I and II include:

Some knowledge of:

Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

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 of light and heavy highway equipment

Maintaining a safe working relationship

Ability to:

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.

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

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.

• Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 9:44:42 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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.