Maintenance Contract Inspector I/II/III

Job Description

• Maintenance Contract Inspector

I/II/III

(2600655) Job Description Maintenance Contract Inspector

I/II/III

• ( 2600655 ) Position Information TxDOT's Dallas District is looking for a Maintenance Contract Inspector (General Transportation Tech) I, II, or III based in Hutchins, TX.

This position performs routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine & contract maintenance, bridge inspection, record keeping, roadway repair, light & heavy equipment operation, preventive & minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, & assisting the public during emergency situations. At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement $5000 sign on bonus for candidates with Class A CDL Position Title Salary Grade/Range Maintenance Contract Inspector I A16

• $40,918.00
• $61,130.00/year Maintenance Contract Inspector II A17
• $42,976.00
• $64,469.00/year Maintenance Contract Inspector III A18
• $45,521.00
• $71,055.

00/year This position is for a Maintenance Contract Inspector I, II or III. 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 :

40,918.00

Maximum Salary :

71,055.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST

HIGHWAY 80

Mesquite 75150

Other Locations :

UST-Texas-Hutchins Travel :

Yes, 10 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

40 hours per week. 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 website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description Maintenance Contract Inspector I:

Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: construction, maintenance, and/or material and process inspection; 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.

Maintenance Contract Inspector 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.

Maintenance Contract Inspector III:

Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. 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 Maintenance Contract Inspector I include: Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, 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. Maintaining a safe working relationship. Follow verbal and written instructions. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Maintenance Contract Inspector II include: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures. Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes. Using of light and heavy highway equipment. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Maintenance Contract Inspector III include: Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in inter-modal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance. Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes. Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

MCI I = No experience required; MCI II = 1 year experience

• ; MCI III = 2 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 for year basis. Substitutions for

Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial Driver's License Competencies:

The required competencies for the Maintenance Contract Inspector I include: Some knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques 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 Additional competencies for Maintenance Contract Inspector II include: Considerable knowledge of: Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification code Using of light and heavy highway equipment. Maintaining a safe working relationship. Follow verbal and written instructions.

Proficient skill in:

Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Additional competencies for Maintenance Contract Inspector III include:

Extensive Knowledge of:

Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in inter-modal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance. Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.

Proficient Skill in:

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using of light and heavy highway equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise and 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 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) Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication 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 :

Mar 10, 2026, 2:58:13

PM Unposting Date :

Jul 4, 2026, 4:59:00

AM State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec

I/II/III

State Job Code/s :

9305/9306/9307 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 for applicants