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Position Information
TxDOT's Dallas District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III based in Denton, TX. This position performs and coordinates advanced transportation maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection, light and heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance, traffic control, helping the public during emergency situations, and training other employees. . Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. If you enjoy working in a professional environment and take pride in repair and maintenance work, apply today and become part of our team!
Transportation Maintenance Tech I
A16: $40,918.00 - $61,130.00 /year
Transportation Maintenance Tech II
A17: $42,976.00 - $64,469.00 /year
Transportation Maintenance Tech III
A18: $45,521.00 - $71,055.00 /year
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.
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)
Position Description
Transportation Maintenance Tech I: 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.
Transportation Maintenance Tech II : 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.
Transportation Maintenance Tech III : Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, and III include:

• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Transportation MaintenanceTech I or III to include:

• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III to include:

• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications
• Trains other employees.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway
  markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
No education required.
Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):

• TMT I = No experience required
• TMT II = 1 year experience*
• 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 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 120calendar days 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. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver's License
Competencies:
The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:
Some knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• 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

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Proficient skill in:

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:
Extensive Knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Proficient Skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using of light and heavy highway equipment

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.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• 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

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.