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Job Description

• Transportation Maint Tech II, III or IV
• Shelby County (2602010) Job Description Transportation Maint Tech II, III or IV
• Shelby County
• ( 2602010 ) Position Information Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS!

If you enjoy working outdoors and want a role where you can make a real impact on the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT's Lufkin District has the perfect opportunity for you! Across the Lufkin District, you'll find a welcoming team environment and leadership that prioritizes safety, professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance. The Shelby County Maintenance Office currently has an opening for a Transportation Maintenance Technician II, III or IV based in Center, Texas.

Transportation Maintenance II:

A17 ($42,976.00

• $64,469.

00) annually

Transportation Maintenance III:

A18 ($45,521.00

• $71,055.

00) annually

Transportation Maintenance IV:

A19 ($48,244.00

• $76,028.

00) annually 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.

Minimum Salary :

42,976.00

Maximum Salary :

76,028.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Shelby County Maint Section 638 SH 7 EAST Center 75935

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

40 hours, 4

• 10 hours shifts, Monday
• Thursday 7:00 a.

m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location Flexibility :

Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: 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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website 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:

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: 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. 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. Drives to remove/pick up litter and roadway debris. 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. 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. Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. 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 and 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 Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: 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 excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine. Serves as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications. Trains other employees. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include: Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures. Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer. Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required. Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT): TMT II = 1 year experience

• TMT III = 2 years experience
• TMT IV = 3 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 full time 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications .

Licenses and Certifications:

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 at time of application. Must have or obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans:

US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment:

US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120 days of employment.

https:

//www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: Considerable knowledge of: 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 Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers, 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 and effective working relationship with others Some skill in: Follow verbal and written instructions Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:

Extensive Knowledge of:

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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Proficient Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include:

Extensive Knowledge of:

Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements Expert Skill in: Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Operating light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Proficient skill in: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

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 inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Works in narrow aisles or passageways 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) Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet 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 Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects 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 fingers Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions. 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 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 :

Aug 12, 2026, 7:57:42

PM Unposting Date :

Aug 27, 2026, 4:59:00

AM State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec

II/III/IV

State Job Code/s :

9306/9307/9308 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. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes . Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Additional Applicant Information