• Job Description

  Req#: 18121
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  TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a General Engineering Tech I or II based in Mineral Wells, Tx. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

  Physical Work Location: 2400 Hwy 180 West, Mineral Wells, Tx 76067

  General Engineering Tech I (A19): $45,244 - $72,408
  General Engineering Tech II (A20): $48,158 - $77,477

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

  
  Mineral Wells Maint Section (02PALPNTCO)
  2400 HWY 180 WEST
  Mineral Wells, 76067
  
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  At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

  • Low Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

  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)

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  General Engineering Tech I:

  Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

  General Engineering Tech II:

  Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction
  and/or complex contract maintenance inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping
  the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level
  establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled
  at the occurrence.

  Essential Duties for General Engineering Tech I or II:

  • May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
  • Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
  • Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
  • Performs pavement evaluations and operates data collection equipment.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Additional Essential Duties for General Engineering Tech II:

  • Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data
    and time/cost estimates.
  • Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid
    contracts.
  • Serves as project leader responsible for construction inspection activities for large and/or complex construction
    projects or for multiple district construction projects.
  • 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.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  General Engineering Tech I:

  Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

  Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

  General Engineering Tech II:

  Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

  Experience: 6 YEARS in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience
  (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

  Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

  
  Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
  • Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate
  • Mandatory: Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License with Class "N" endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

  
  Competencies for General Engineering Tech I or II:

  • Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including
    their relative costs, advantages and limitations
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
  • Maintaining a safe working relationship
  • Monitoring contracts and procedures

  Additional Competencies for General Engineering Tech II:

  • Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
  • Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

  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.
  • Must be able to report for duty within 60 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 wxposure to inclement weather conditions.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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  TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

  To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

  https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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  The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

  If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

  Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

• About the company

  The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas.

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