Transportation Maint Tech I/II/III (Special Jobs) - (2602746)
Position Information TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II or III for our Special Jobs Section based in Odessa, Texas. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!Perform work that affects everyone on the roadway. Each day is new experience. Your office is outside. Learn to operate ‘Big Kid Tonka Toys’ construction equipment. 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Come join us and grow with the state!Salary Plan/Grade: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) annuallyThe 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.
: 49,200.00
: 56,400.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Odessa Area Engineer/Maint
3901 E HWY 80/2201 E LOOP 338
Odessa 79761
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours - Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30 pm 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/II/III include: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.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 yard 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 timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.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**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 driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License without transmission restrictions and an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.Must have or obtain an "N" endorsement within 30 days of either obtaining the Class A CDL or within 30 days of the date of hire.Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL without transmission restrictions within 120 days of employment and an "N" endorsement within 30 days of either obtaining the Class A CDL or within 30 days of the date of hire. 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:Methods, 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 codesSome skill in:Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeUsing of light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe working relationshipAbility to:Follow verbal and written instructionsAdditional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:Considerable knowledge of:Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesProficient skill in:Coordinating labor, materials, and equipmentPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsAdditional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:Extensive Knowledge of:Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workApplicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesProficient Skill in:Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalUsing of light and heavy highway equipmentPhysical 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 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
: Nov 5, 2026, 10:16:37 PM
: Dec 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III State Job Code/s: 9305/9306/9307
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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