Texas Department of Transportation ยท 13 hours ago
Transport Engineer Tech I or II - Traffic Operations
Laredo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$41K/yr - $61K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transport Engineer Tech I or II to improve highway conditions and safety. The role involves performing basic to intermediate design work, drafting, and calculations in support of traffic operations and roadway design.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs basic design work
Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments
Prepares field notes
Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps
Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans
Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System
Works on reproduction of plans
Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians
Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features
Performs intermediate design work
Prepares environmental documents
Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications
Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings
Writes general notes, specifications and provisions
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
Valid US driver's license
Basic roadway design
Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Higher mathematics
Interactive graphic and design information systems
Writing and revising standards and procedures
Performing basic design and drafting
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
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
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Preferred
2 years Drafting, design, plan preparation
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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