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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E050 Transportation Specialist - Drafter - Bridge Inspection II,III, or IV
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What they do
A Logistics Specialist plans and manages logistics, including the distribution and transportation of supplies, equipment or materials for a company or organization. Develops order schedules and policies, tracks shipments, coordinates storage and works with suppliers and transportation companies. Implements efficient and cost-effective transportation and distribution systems.
$68,436 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Between $51k and
$93k
Per Year
Position range in Dallas County $39k
Inspects and appraise bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activitiesAdditional duties for
Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides high-level technical assistance in resolving construction problems.
Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems.
- $71k Per Year E050 Transportation Specialist
- Drafter
- Bridge Inspection II,III, or IV TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherLocation:
Mesquite, TX- 75150
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/04/2026 Positions available: 2Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/06/2026Expires:
10/27/2026Agency Job ID:
2601924 Job #: 17050608 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for .Transportation Specialist II:
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Transportation Specialist III:
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. 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.Transportation Specialist IV:
Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. 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:
Transportation Specialist II:
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and mapsAssists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.Inspects and appraise bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
Transportation Specialist III:
Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software. Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activitiesAdditional duties for
Transportation Specialist IV:
Performs advanced technical activities related to inspection and appraisal of bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides high-level technical assistance in resolving construction problems.
Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems.