Transportation Specialist I/II- Hondo

Texas Department of Transportation; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Hondo, TX is seeking a Transportation Specialist I/II to support maintenance planning, project coordination, and field inspections along major corridors. The role involves evaluating bridge conditions, overseeing traffic control measures, and ensuring safety for road users.

The position is offered at two levels (I or II) depending on experience and qualifications, with travel up to 10% and a standard 8- to 10-hour workday.

Qualifications

• 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and schedule transportation projects; inspect bridges for safety and recommend repairs.
• Coordinate field operations and traffic control at construction sites; monitor contractor activities.

Job description

Job Description

Transportation Specialist I/II- Hondo - ( 2602581 )

Position Information

The Hondo Maintenance Office is located in Medina county just west of San Antonio. Our Maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining over 800 lane miles, including the major corridors on US 90 and IH 35. We use practices such as base repair, maintainer level up, pothole repair, sign/delineation maintenance, and other operations to keep state roadways safe for the traveling public.

Annual Salary Ranges

Transportation Specialist I (B19): $48,244- $76,028

Transportation Specialist II (B20): $51,158- $81,351

This position is for a Transportation Specialist I or II depending on business needs and applicant qualifications. TxDOT reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors.

Minimum Salary

48,244.00

Maximum Salary

81,351.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hondo Area/Maintenance Office 625 SH 173 Hondo 78861

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : Mon-Thurs; 7-5 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 website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Specialist I

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Implements the Vegetation/Herbicide Program.
• Inspects current projects for proper use of personnel, equipment and materials, traffic control and quality of work completed.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs field reviews of construction projects to assist area engineers and project engineers in resolution of construction problems.
• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.

Transportation Specialist II

In addition to the duties listed above

• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Reviews and maintains files which indicate the condition of the bridge inventory and documents compliance with bridge inspection manuals.

Transportation Specialist I Experience

2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

Transportation Specialist II Experience

4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with "N" endorsement

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist II/III State Job Code/s : 2128/2129

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.