Job Description

• Transportation Maint Tech II, III or IV (Contract Inspector)
• Shelby County (2602611) Job Description Transportation Maint Tech II, III or IV (Contract Inspector)
• Shelby County
• ( 2602611 ) Position Information Join Our Team at TxDOT
• Shelby County Maintenance!

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working outdoors? Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently without sacrificing quality? If so, and you are ready to help move Texas forward; we want to hear from you! TxDOT's Lufkin District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech II, III or IV in our Shelby County Maintenance Office.

Salary Range:

Transportation Maintenance Tech II:

A17 ($54,000.00

• $64,469.

00) annually

Transportation Maintenance Tech III:

A18 ($56,400.00

• $71,055.

00) annually

Transportation Maintenance Tech IV:

A19 ($59,000

• $76,028.

00) annually The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position offered based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors.

Minimum Salary :

42,976.00

Maximum Salary :

76,028.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Shelby County Maint Section 638 SH 7 EAST Center 75935

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

40

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 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 II include: Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project. Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures. Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards. 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. 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 other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: Verifies and processes maintenance contract inspection data to build work orders and request payment funding. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include: Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures. Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required. Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT): TMT II = 1 year experience

• TMT III = 2 years experience
• TMT IV = 3 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 per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications .

Licenses and Certifications:

Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application. Must have or obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Commercial Driver Certificate Competencies:

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include: Considerable knowledge of Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Some knowledge of Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Proficient skill in Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Using basic mathematical fundamentals Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Operating light and heavy highway equipment Some skill in Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: Extensive knowledge of Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include: Proficient skill in Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data Monitoring contracts and procedures Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

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. This is a Safety Impact position and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.

Job :

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :

Full-time Employee Status :

Regular Job Type :

Standard Job Level :

Non-Management Job Posting :

Oct 5, 2026, 7:57:07

PM Unposting Date :

Oct 20, 2026, 4:59:00

AM State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec

II/III/IV

State Job Code/s :

9306/9307/9308 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