General Transp Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) Job at Texas Department of Transportation, Sterling City, TX

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  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • Sterling City, TX

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech I or II (highway maintenance worker) based in our Sterling City Maintenance Office . This maintenance office covers 715 miles of US and State highways, and farm to market roads across Sterling and Glasscock counties. Our workforce consists of 13 full time employees with duties ranging from sign replacement, herbicide application, roadway level-up, seal coat, edge repair, tree trimming, litter pick-up, project inspection, vehicle maintenance and much more. We offer company sponsored CDL training with no upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary. If you're looking for a stable job with lots of paid time off, apply now!

Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

General Transp Tech I (A16): $3,409.83 - $5,094.16 monthly

General Transp Tech II (A17): $3,581.33 - $5,372.41 monthly

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)

Position Description

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 General Transportation Tech I include:

  • Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
  • Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
  • Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
  • Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

The essential duties for General Transportation Tech II include those listed above and:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : No education required.

Experience : GTT I = No experience required; GTT II = 1 year 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 have or obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement and without a transmission restriction, within 180 calendar 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 180 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications : Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I include:

Some knowledge of:

      • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
      • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
      • 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

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
  • Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  • 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 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.
  • Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
  • Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
  • Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
  • Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
  • Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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