Transportation Maint Tech I

• Laredo Maintenance Texas Department of Transportation
• 3.8 Laredo, TX Job Details Full-time $40,918
• $61,130 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Commercial truck driving Basic math CDL A Driver's License Records management Maintenance records management Desktop applications Equipment inspection Computer skills Construction experience Transportation construction Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Transportation Maint Tech I•Laredo Maintenance•( 2602199 ) Position Information Ready for a career where your work makes a difference every day?

Join the TxDOT Laredo Maintenance Section as a Transportation Maintenance Technician I! Work outdoors, develop valuable hands-on skills, and help maintain the roadways that keep Texas connected. Based in Laredo, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe travel, economic growth, and the communities that rely on our transportation network. No experience? No problem. TxDOT provides comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, excellent benefits, and the support of a team of more than 13,000 employees committed to serving Texans across the state. If you're dependable, motivated, and looking for a rewarding career with purpose, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact right here in your community. Apply today and help keep Laredo moving safely. Your Career. Your Community. Your Texas.

Minimum Salary :

40,918.00

Maximum Salary :

61,130.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Laredo District Headquarters 1817 BOB

BULLOCK LOOP

Laredo 78043

Travel :

Yes, 25 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

Monday

• Friday, 8am
• 5pm

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 I 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. Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices. Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards. 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. Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush. 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. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required. Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT): TMT I = No experience required

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 with an "N" Endorsement from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans:

US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment:

US Military License candidates must successfully have Texas Class "A" CDL from date of employment.

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

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include: Some knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance Using basic mathematical fundamentals Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes Some Skill in: Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Using of light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe working relationship Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions

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/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs 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 Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or 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 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 :

Aug 26, 2026, 9:52:11

AM Unposting Date :

Ongoing State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec I State Job Code/s :

9305 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