Texas Department of Transportation ยท 19 hours ago
General Transp Tech I/II/III-George West
George West, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$46K/yr - $71K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking General Transportation Technicians I, II, or III to support roadway maintenance and operations. This role involves assisting in various tasks such as traffic control, equipment operation, and maintenance of highways and rights-of-way.
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
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
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
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 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
Operates light equipment such as front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yards 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 time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems
Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures
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
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
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
Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle
General Transportation Tech I Must have or obtain Commercial Class 'A' CDL with 'N' Tank Endorsement within 120 days from date of employment
General Transportation Tech II and III Must have a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License. Must have or obtain an 'N' Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment
Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate (To be given at time of hire)
General Transportation Tech I = No experience required
General Transportation Tech II = 1 year experience
General Transportation Tech 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
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Follow verbal and written instructions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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
Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
Required to work weekends and 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
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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