TxDOT is looking for a General Engineer Tech I or II in the Paris District that will be in the Sherman Area Office in Sherman, TX. This is a great opportunity to work hand in hand with the employees and contractors in the field as well as in the office. We are looking for someone with a great attitude and communication skills. The Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. If you are interested in making roadways safer for your friends and family, then we encourage you to apply today!

This job opening is for one General Engineer Tech I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.

General Engineer Tech I – A19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly
General Engineer Tech II – A20 | $51,158 - $81,351 yearly

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)

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

General Engineering Tech I or II:

• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Drives a state vehicle to inspect traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Monitors and maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.
• Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
• Researches plan sets and reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures and design guidelines.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files.
• Assists Area Engineer in planning and coordinating Area Office operations.
• Consults with contractors superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:
General Engineer Tech I: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.
General Engineer Tech II: 6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:
General Engineering Tech I or II

• Communicate effectively
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• The use of applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Monitoring contracts and procedures.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Drives a state vehicle to inspect traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Monitors and maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.
• Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
• Researches plan sets and reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures and design guidelines.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information