Texas Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
General Transp Tech I/II/III (Special Jobs)
Odessa, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $71K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking General Transportation Technicians for their Special Jobs Section in Odessa, Texas. The role involves performing routine transportation operations and maintenance support work, including roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and traffic control, while assisting the public during emergencies.
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 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
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
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
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
Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites
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
Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products
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
Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems
Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at point of supply to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications
Works on a survey crew; operates survey instruments such as theodolite, transit and level, electronic distance meter, and total survey station
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
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
Inspects routine and non-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
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
May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications
Trains other employees
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
No education required
GTT I = No experience required
GTT II = 1 year experience
GTT 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 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
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 120 calendar days from date of employment
Must have or obtain an 'N' endorsement within 30 days of hire or within 30 days of receiving a Class 'A' CDL
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
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
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
Required to work weekends and holidays
Required to work in inclement weather conditions
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situation
Preferred
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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