Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maint Tech) I/II/III- South Travis Maintenance (Austin District)

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for one Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech II or III) based in Austin, TX. This position will perform routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.

CDL Recruitment Bonus! 
You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5,000 if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-month of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus. CDL Training Available! We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary

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.

Roadway Maintenance/Trans Maintenance Tech I: A16 ($40,918.00 – $61,130.00/yearly)
Roadway Maintenance/Trans Maintenance Tech II: A17 ($42,976.00 – $64,469.00/yearly)
Roadway Maintenance/Trans Maintenance Tech III: A18 ($45,521.00 – $71,055.00/yearly)

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)

This position 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.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech) I, II or III include:

• Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
• Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
• Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for a Trans Maintenance Tech II include:

• Inspects routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. - Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
•  Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at point of supply to ensure
  construction materials meet Department specifications.
• Works on a survey crew; operates survey instruments such as theodolite, transit and level, electronic distance meter, and total survey station.

Additional duties for a Trans Maintenance Tech III include:

• Inspect routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Trains other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required.

Experience for Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech I, II, III (TMT):

Experience:
Roadway Maintenance Tech I (TMT I) = No experience required
Roadway Maintenance Tech II (TMT II) = 1 year experience*
Roadway Maintenance Tech III (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 fulltime 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 obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License within 12 months from date of employment.
  
   

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment (or whatever number of days deemed appropriate, I.e., 30, or 60 days). Military Skills Test Waiver. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver.

Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License (preferably with no transmission restrictions)
 

Competencies:
The required competencies for the Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech I, II or III) include:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and
  maintenance work
• The use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• The use of light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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.

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