• Job Description

  Req#: 16024
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  Looking for an exciting and challenging career in transportation? We are currently seeking a General Transportation Tech I, II, or III to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. You will work in a team environment to operate light and heavy equipment. Work alongside other full-time employees with duties ranging from sign replacement, herbicide application, roadway level-up, edge repair, tree trimming, litter pick-up, project inspection and much more. You will also assist with various construction and maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work well in a team environment, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills. Prior experience in transportation maintenance or construction is preferred, but not required. If you are looking for a rewarding career in transportation, we encourage you to apply today!

  Monthly Salary Range:

  General Transportation Tech I: (A16) $2,909.83/mo - $4,594.16/mo

  General Transportation Tech II: (A17) $3,081.33/mo - $4,866.58/mo

  General Transportation Tech III: (A18) $3,293.41/mo - $5,370.75/mo

  
  West Harris Co Ae/Maint (12WHARRSCO)
  14838 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
  Houston, 77040
  
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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 Transportation Tech I

  Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

  Essential Duties:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
  • Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
    

  General Transportation Tech II

  Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

  Essential Duties:

  The above essential duties are required as well as the following:

  • 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.
  • Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mail box supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves
    equipment/tools, materials and products.
  • 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.

  General Transportation Tech III

  Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

  Essential Duties:

  The above essential duties are required as well as the following:

  • May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
  • Trains other employees.
  • Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
  • Reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and
    completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and design guidelines.

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  Minimum Qualifications

  General Transportation Tech I: No experience or education required.

  General Transportation Tech II: No education required. 1 year 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)

  General Transportation Tech III: No education required. 2 years 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)

  Licenses and Certifications:

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

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License

  Competencies:

  General Transportation Tech I

  • Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
    work
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  • Using basic mathematical fundamentals
  • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
  • Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
  • Maintaining a safe working relationship
  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions

  General Transportation Tech II

  The above competencies are required as well as the following:

  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
    calculations

  General Transportation Tech III

  The above competencies are required as well as the following:

  • Plan review methods, processes and procedures
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Use of light and heavy equipment

  General Transportation Tech I, II and III Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
  • Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
  • Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
  • Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
  • 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
  • Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

  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 wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
  • Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
  • Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
  • Required to work weekends and holidays.
  • Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

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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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