Transportation Maint Tech I, II, III or IV - San Jacinto Co. - (2602564)
Position Information Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS!If you enjoy working outdoors and want a role where you can make a real impact on the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT’s Lufkin District has the perfect opportunity for you! Across the Lufkin District, you’ll find a welcoming team environment and leadership that prioritizes safety, professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance. The San Jacinto County Maintenance Office currently has an opening for a Transportation Technician I, II, III or IV based in Shepherd, Texas.
Transportation Maintenance Tech I: A16 ($49,200.00 - $61,130.00) annually
Transportation Maintenance Tech II: A17 ($54,000.00 - $64,469.00) annually
Transportation Maintenance Tech III: A18 ($56,400.00 - $71,055.00) annually
Transportation Maintenance Tech IV: A19 ($59,000 - $76,028.00) annually
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.
: 40,918.00
: 76,028.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
San Jacinto Co Maint Section
8066 HWY 150
Shepherd 77371
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours, 4 - 10 hours shifts, Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 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 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.Essential Duties:The essential duties for the 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.Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Drives to sand and clean bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills. Performs other job responsibilities as assignedAdditional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products. Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include: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.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.May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.Trains other employees.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include:Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.Performs pavement evaluations and operates data collection equipment.Reviews 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.Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large
maintenance construction project or for several small projects.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:No education required.Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):TMT I = No experience requiredTMT II = 1 year experience*TMT III = 2 years experience*TMT IV = 3 years 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:Transportation Maintenance Tech I Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.Transportation Maintenance Tech II, III or IV Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application. Must have or obatin an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiverPreferred Qualifications:Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License Competencies:The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:Some knowledge of:Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements Some Skill in:Maintaining a safe working relationshipAbility to:Follow verbal and written instructionsCommunicate effectivelyAdditional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:Considerable knowledge of:Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and
maintenance workThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesProficient skill in:Using of light and heavy highway equipment Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:Extensive Knowledge of:Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
externalUsing surveying tools, equipment and instrumentsPerforming calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
calculations The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesAdditional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech IV include:Extensive Knowledge of:Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including
their relative costs, advantages and limitationsBasic traffic management and control proceduresMaintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirementsApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesAnalyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devicesSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noise and vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresConditions 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 on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Oct 2, 2026, 12:56:50 PM
: Oct 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III/IV State Job Code/s: 9305/9306/9307/9308
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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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