Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II; Pharr District (Roma Maint. Section)

Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II; Pharr District (Roma Maint. Section) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 2654 N US Highway 83, Roma, TX 78584 $51,600

• $64,469 a year
• Full-time Texas Department of Transportation 665 reviews $51,600
• $64,469 a year
• Full-time Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II; Pharr District (Roma Maint. Section)
• ( 2601263 ) Position Information Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a strong team?

TxDOT's Pharr District is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II (Roadway Maintenance Tech) in Roma, TX. We're looking for a well-rounded individual who likes to work outside and operate heavy equipment such as, front end loaders, backhoes and dump trucks. If safety is your priority well TxDOT is the place for you. If you enjoy spending time with great coworkers, we've got you covered! TxDOT offers great benefits such as paid holidays, paid health insurance and other wellness benefits. How about flexible work schedules? We got that too! No high school diploma? No Problem tell us about your experience working on roadways, bridges, and/or ditches. Don't procrastinate apply today. We're proud to have a team of over 13,000 employees across Texas, all dedicated to keeping our roads safe and reliable.

Salary Range:

Transportation Maint. Tech I (A16): $51,600.00

• $61,130.00/annually $4,300.00
• $5,094.16/monthly Transportation Maint. Tech II (A17): $55.200.00
• $64,469.00/annually $4,600.00
• $5,372.

41/monthly The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant's work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.

Minimum Salary :

51,600.00

Maximum Salary :

64,469.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Roma Area Engr/Maint Section 2654 N. US 83 Roma 78584

Travel :

Yes, 10 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

Mon

• 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 Transportation Maintenance 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. Transportation Maintenance Tech II Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or 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 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. Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. 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 yard or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. 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 Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck. 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. The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: 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 highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mail box supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products. 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. Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards. Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. 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. 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 preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time-keeping, 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 TMT II = 1 year 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 US 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 the "N" Endorsement within 30 days 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 I include : Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes 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 Operating light and heavy equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Follow verbal and written instructions The required competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: 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 The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Conducting traffic studies, surveys and estimates Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Maintenance Tech I Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 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 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/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device 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. Climbing

• ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) 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 Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts 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 Transportation Maintenance Tech II 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 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 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.

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

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 30 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 :

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Non-Management Job Posting :

Jun 4, 2026, 4:32:57

PM Unposting Date :

Jun 18, 2026, 11:59:00

PM State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II State Job Code/s :

9305/9306 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