Job Description

Maintenance Contract Inspector - Carthage, TX - (2602472)

Position Information Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a Maintenance Contract Inspector and help keep Texas moving! TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for a Maintenance Contract Inspector (General Engineering Tech I) to join our team in Carthage, Texas. In this essential role, you will oversee key aspects of infrastructure maintenance, including:Processing damage claims efficiently and accuratelyInspecting various routing maintenance contractsManaging data entry and reporting through SiteManagerMonitoring and tracking traffic control budgetsConducting thorough bridge inspections to ensure safety and complianceCandidates must possess strong computer proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills, as both are essential for success in this role. If you're ready to make a difference and grow with a team that values safety, service, and innovation, apply today and become part of the TxDOT family.

Minimum Salary

: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary

: 76,028.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Carthage Mnt Sec

861 S SHELBY STREET

Carthage 75633

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours- 4/10s Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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

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:Administers construction and/or bridge inspection record-keeping activities Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantitiesConducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standardsInspects 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 specificationsInspects 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.May train other employeesOversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contractsReviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Experience: 4 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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Preferred Qualifications:Commercial Driver’s LicenseCompetencies:Knowledge of:Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesBasic traffic management and control proceduresSkill in:Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculationsPreparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reportsUsing computers, applicable programs, applications, and systemsMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherTalking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationClose Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to 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 on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Sep 22, 2026, 8:13:40 PM

Unposting Date

: Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec IV State Job Code/s: 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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