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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Leakey, TX is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Technician I/II to support roadway upkeep, sign repair and vegetation control, with emergency response responsibilities.

The role involves operating light and heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with a team to keep highways safe. Working Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. onsite, with annual salary between $40,918 and $64,469 and starting monthly $4,100–$4,500.

Qualifications

• For Transportation Maintenance Tech I, no prior experience required.
• CDL Class A with N Endorsement required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; basic welding as needed.
• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement at accident sites and assists stranded motorists.
• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects/repairs guard rails and signs; hauls materials to job sites.
• Operates light equipment (front-end loader, roller, broom, etc.) and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs duties during emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, and accidents.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes during emergencies.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

Sign installation

Traffic control

Emergency response

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Leakey (2601847)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Leakey - (2601847)

Position Information

Join our team of motivated professionals in beautiful Real County and help maintain the roadways for our citizens. We are in search of a Transportation Maintenance Technician who can help us take our community service to the next level. Job duties will include a variety of work on the roadway, such as: tree trimming, pothole repair, ditch and drainage maintenance, light and heavy equipment operation, roadway surface repairs and maintenance, responding to emergency weather and traffic events, repairing signs, and more. We do something different almost every day and we are looking for motivated people who can work with a team, and who take pride in quality work. Competitive benefits, four-day work weeks, education and training opportunities, and potential for career growth are some of the perks of working for TxDOT. Emergency response, working in the elements, and job variety are part of the challenge, and fun! Are you ready to start your career?

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

64,469.00

Anticipated Starting Salary

$4,100 - $4,500 monthly

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Leakey/Real County Maint Sect 913 NORTH US 83 Leakey 78873

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 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.

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include

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.

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

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

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

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.

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.

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

Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.

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*

*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: Class A 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

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements

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

Aug 24, 2026, 8:49:41 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.