Transportation Maintenance Tech IV - (2602344)
Position Information TxDOT's Dallas District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV based in Cedar Hill, TX. This position performs routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.We offer company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary. Salary range for each position level.Transportation Maintenance Tech IVA19: $48,244 - $76,028
: 48,244.00
: 76,028.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Dallas County Sw Maint Section
1424 HIGH MEADOW WAY
Cedar Hill 75104
: UST-Texas-Dallas
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours, Monday-Friday 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 websiteTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties: Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.Maintains files of shop drawings and monitors progress of construction activities.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.Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.Inspects 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.Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.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.Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.Sands or cleans 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.May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.Trains other employees.Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:None requiredExperience:3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, 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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Extensive knowledge ofTransportation 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 plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesExpert skill inPerforming calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
calculationsUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersProficient skill inPlanning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term
deadlinesCoordinating labor, materials, and equipmentAnalyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical dataMonitoring contracts and proceduresPreparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reportsUsing computers, applicable programs, applications, and systemsUsing applicable electronic test equipmentAbility toCommunicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructions 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. This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 15, 2026, 4:10:11 PM
: Dec 10, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec IV State Job Code/s: 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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