Texas Department of Transportation · 11 hours ago
General Transp Tech II
Slaton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a General Transportation Tech II to perform moderately complex transportation operations and maintenance support work. This role involves maintaining highways, assisting with traffic control, operating equipment, and performing preventive maintenance inspections.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
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
Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mail box supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products
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
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
Qualification
Required
1 year 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
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Must obtain a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License or have obtained a CDL 'A' License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
Preferred
Commercial Driver's License
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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