Transportation Maintenance Tech IV - Perryton - (2602843)
Position Information Transportation Maintenance Tech IV in Perryton, TX
TxDOT’s Amarillo District is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for our Perryton Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. This position is a great fit for dependable individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn valuable skills. You’ll perform routine roadway maintenance and repairs, operate light and heavy equipment, assist with traffic control, and help the public during emergency situations. The role involves working with private entities and following standard practices with minimal supervision. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and work-life balance.
: 48,244.00
: 76,028.00 Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
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: Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.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.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.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. Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of applicationCompetencies: Extensive knowledge of: Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirementsThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesExpert skill in:Operating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others. Proficient skill in:Coordinating labor, materials, and equipmentUsing computers, applicable programs, applications, and systemsAbility to:Communicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructionsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationRequired 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 lbsTalking-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 readingClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment 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. 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.Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Ochiltree Co Maint Sec
1103 SH 15
Perryton 79070
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Yes, 25 % of the Time
: Oct 28, 2026, 2:30:25 PM
: Nov 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility: Onsite
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.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
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
