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Transportation Maint Tech I

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Texas Department of Transportation

Humble, TX (In Person)

$51,024 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

Transportation Maint Tech I
  • ( 2601600 ) Position Information If you are looking for a long‑term career that can broaden your horizons, then take the next step and apply for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I position here at TxDOT, located at the North Harris Maintenance Office in Houston.
At TxDOT, we welcome and value talented, enthusiastic, and motivated professionals who want to build an exciting and meaningful career. This role offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth through hands‑on experience and skill development. In addition, TxDOT is committed to supporting its employees by offering a variety of programs and benefits, including a wellness program, career development opportunities, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and several other valuable resources.
Minimum Salary :
40,918.00
Maximum Salary :
61,130.00
Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
North Harris County Ae/Maint 16803 EASTEX FREEWAY Humble 77347
Travel :
Yes, 5 % of the
Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
40 Hrs./
Week 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:
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. Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices. 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 yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Maintains construction project records and processes related paperwork. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
No education required.
Experience:
No experience required (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 with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, 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.
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//www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial Driver's License Competencies:
Some knowledge of: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Some skill in: Using basic mathematical fundamentals 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 Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. 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 Hearing
  • perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Visual Acuity
  • operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
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 60 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 :
Jul 2, 2026, 4:48:42
PM Unposting Date :
Jul 16, 2026, 11:59:00
PM 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