Construction Traffic Control Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Seal Coat Specialist IV:

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution.Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of Site Manager activities. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Seal Coat Specialist V:

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. OR Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of Site Manager activities. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all  engineering-related work. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
 

Essential Duties: 

Seal Coat Specialist IV and V:

• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development.
• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.

• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Seal Coat Specialist IV:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 3 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures

Considerable knowledge of:

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues 
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities 

Proficient skill in:

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Instructing others

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

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

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

• Standing - prolonged periods of time

• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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

• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Seal Coat Specialist V:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 4 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 

Competencies

Includes all competencies listed for Seal Coat Specialist IV as well as:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

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

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

• Standing - prolonged periods of time

• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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

• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) 

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.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.