Transportation Specialist II-III Waco District HQ

Texas Department of Transportation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation’s Waco District is seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist II/III to provide advanced technical expertise in design, traffic operations, and highway maintenance. You will coordinate projects, help develop policies, and engage with officials, consultants, and contractors to meet objectives.

The role offers growth opportunities, a strong benefits package, and the chance to contribute to transportation safety across Central Texas.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
• Transportation Specialist I Experience: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist II Experience: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Traffic Systems Spec II-III: Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “N” endorsement. Must have an endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in overseeing traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems.

Skills

Traffic operations principles

Traffic management systems operations

Design and plan preparation methods

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Traffic signal systems design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Bridge Inspector training

NICET Level III/IV

Job description

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set

objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence].

Essential Duties: Transportation Specialist II

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist III: in addition to the above duties:

• Assists in overseeing traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems.
• Provides technical expertise for field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.

Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Transportation Specialist I Experience : 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II Experience : 5 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.

• Traffic Systems Spec II-III: Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “N” endorsement. Must have an endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Competencies: Transportation Specialist II and III Considerable knowledge of

• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Traffic management systems operations
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

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

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector’s Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
• Must maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule, when applicable to the position.
• Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Position Information

Build Your Career with TxDOT’s Waco District!

Are you ready to put your technical skills to work in a role that helps strengthen transportation safety and mobility across Central Texas? TxDOT’s Waco District is hiring a Traffic Systems Specialist (Transportation Specialist) II or III for the Waco District Office. In this position, you will provide advanced technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, construction, traffic operations, highway maintenance, and transportation system improvements. You will also support project planning and oversight, help develop policies and procedures, and coordinate technical work for new utility installation permits and utility coordination on TxDOT projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with government officials, consultants, contractors, and private entities while managing your own work plans and priorities to meet established objectives.

If you are looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on transportation safety

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Specialist II: B20 ($4263.16 – $6,779.25/monthly)

Transportation Specialist III: B21 ($4,523.16 – $7,253.83/monthly)

This posting is for a Transportation Specialist II or III position. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the appropriate position level based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skills, other relevant factors, and business needs.

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 website at: Total Compensation Package

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

Job Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Non-Management

Job Posting Aug 24, 2026, 5:36:29 PM

State Job Title/s Engineering Specialist III, IV

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.

Applicant Information

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.