Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II; Pharr District (Edcouch Maint. Section) - (2602498)
Position Information Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a dedicated team? TxDOT's Pharr District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Technician I or II (Roadway Maintenance Technician I or II) to join our team in Edcouch, TX.
We're looking for a motivated, versatile individual who enjoys working outside and operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks. If safety is a top priority for you, TxDOT is the place to build your career.
At TxDOT, you'll work alongside supportive coworkers who are committed to maintaining and improving Texas roadways. TxDOT offers great benefits such as paid holidays, paid health insurance and other wellness benefits. How about flexible work schedules? We got that too! NO high school diploma? No Problem tell us about your experience working on roadways, bridges, and ditches.
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Salary Range:
Transportation Maintenance Tech I (A16): $51,600 - $61,130/annually
$4,300 - $5,094.16/monthly
Transportation Maintenance Tech II (A17): $55,200 - $64,469/annually
$4,600 - $5,372.41/monthly
Important: The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
: 51,600.00
: 64,469.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Edcouch Maint Sec
701 E. Santa Rosa Ave SH 107, 1/4 MI E OF FM 1015(MI16.5)
Edcouch 78538
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Friday; 8am-5pm 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 PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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)
Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract inspection 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.
The essential duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.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.Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.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.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 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 The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:Assists in inspecting 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.Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.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.Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.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.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 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.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II: No education required.Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):
TMT I = No experience required
TMT II = 1 year 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: Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application. Must have or obtain the "N" Endorsement within 120 days of employment. Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver Competencies
Transportation Maintenance Tech IMethods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesMaintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirementsApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersFollow verbal and written instructions
Transportation Maintenance Tech IIMethods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesCoordinating labor, materials, and equipmentUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersFollow verbal and written instructions
Transportation Maintenance Tech I or IISubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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.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 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 25, 2026, 8:20:59 PM
: Oct 10, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/Transportation Mntnce Spec II State Job Code/s: 9305/9306
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
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