Texas Department of Transportation ยท 4 months ago
General Transp Tech I/II (roadway maintenance) - Sterling City
Sterling City, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $61K/yrThe Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining transportation systems in Texas. They are seeking a General Transportation Technician I or II to perform roadway maintenance and support work, including equipment operation and traffic control, while assisting the public during emergency situations.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards
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
Move/picks up litter and roadway debris
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
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
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
Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project
Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures
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
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
Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at point of supply to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license at the time of application
Must have a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License with an 'N' Endorsement or have obtained a CDL 'A' License, 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
No education required
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
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
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 (PPE) 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
Preferred
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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