Texas Department of Transportation ยท 1 month ago
General Transp Tech I or II - Cotulla Maintenance Office
Cotulla, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$41K/yr - $64K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure, and they are seeking a General Transportation Tech I or II to assist with roadway maintenance and repair. This role involves operating light and heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and providing emergency support during critical situations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities
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
Move/picks up litter and roadway debris
Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush
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
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
Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; stranded motorists as required
Inspects routine and non routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship
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
Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project
Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems
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
Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid US driver's license at the time of application
Must have a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License with an 'N' Endorsement from date of employment
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
Some knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Some knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Some knowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Some knowledge of maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements
Some skill in using basic mathematical fundamentals
Some skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Some skill in using light and heavy highway equipment
Some skill in maintaining a safe working relationship
Some skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Considerable knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques for GTT II
Considerable knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures for GTT II
Considerable knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes for GTT II
Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment for GTT II
Proficient skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments for GTT II
Proficient skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems for GTT II
Required to wear protective gear, including respirator, hard hat, steel 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 inside and outside environmental conditions
Standing prolonged periods of time
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
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.
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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