Roadway Maintenance Tech I-III: Hill Country Area- Llano, Mason, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Burnet (Austin District) - ( 2201167 )

Position Information

$5000 Recruitment Bonus Available!

Do you like to work outside? Are you self-motivated? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in highway maintenance work?

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for multiple Roadway Maintenance Techs (General Transportation Tech) I, II, or III, based out of our Hill Country Maintenance Offices- Llano, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Mason, and Burnet. This position will perform routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.

**Recruitment Bonus Available!

You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5000 if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-month of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus.

CDL Training Available!

We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary!

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This position is for Multiple Roadway Maintenance Techs I, II, or III. 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech I: A14 ($37,200.00 – $49,134.00/yearly)
Minimum Salary: $3,350.00/monthly or $19.33/hourly

Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech II: A15 ($40,800.00 – $52,045.00/yearly)
Minimum Salary: $3,500.00/monthly or $20.19/hourly

Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech III: A16 ($44,400.00 – $55,130.00/yearly)
Minimum Salary: $3,800.00/monthly or $21.92/hourly

Physical Work Locations:

Llano: 2504 SH 16 SO, Llano, Tx 78643
Fredericksburg:1623 E Main Street, Fredericksburg, Tx 78624
Johnson City: 608 US 281 S, Johnson City, Tx 78636
Mason: 2424 SH 29 East, Mason, Tx 76856
Burnet: 3029 SH 29 East, Burnet, Tx 78611

Minimum Salary : 37,200.00 Maximum Salary : 55,130.00 Pay Basis : Yearly Work Locations : Gillespie Co Sub Ae/Maint Sect 1623 E MAIN STREET Fredericksburg 78624 Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : These Sections Work M-TH, 6:30AM-5:00PM Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Office location will be determined by applicant location

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

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:

Roadway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III:

• 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.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• 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.
• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• Roadway Accidents/Inclement Weather/Natural Disasters-Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified. Assists in sanding or cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Learns to operate 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.
• 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.
• 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. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech II include:

• Inspects construction and routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech III include:

• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• 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.

• Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.

• 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.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

• None in formal education

Roadway Maintenance Tech I:

• No previous experience required

Roadway Maintenance Tech II:

• 1 YEAR in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation or roadway maintenance work.

Roadway Maintenance Tech III:

• 2 YEARS in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.

For All Levels:

• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No supervisory experience required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license at time of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 1 YEAR from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License Class "A"

Competencies:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using of light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working 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.
• 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 another device
• 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)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; received information by oral communication

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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job : Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Non-Management

Job Posting : Jan 2, 2023, 1:35:00 PM Unposting Date : Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Maintenance Specialist I, II or III State Job Code/s : 9305, 9306, 9307

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant Information

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