Transportation Maintenance Technician I - II - (2602595)
Position Information Do you like to work outside? Is safety your number one priority? Do you want to be a part of a team that is focused on making a difference in your community? Would you like to work at a place where you can build a career and have great benefits?TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Technician I or II located at 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. 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. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.TMT I - Salary Grade: A16 / $40,918 - $61,130TMT II - Salary Grade: A17 / $42,976 - $64,469A Day in the Life - Transportation Maintenance Tech I:· Setup temporary traffic control.· Maintenance and/or material and process inspection.· Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.· Clear debris, maintain wooded areas, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.· Repair guardrails, concrete barriers, roadway delineators, milepost markers and fences.· Helping the public during emergency situations.· Work requires contact with private entities.· Other duties as assigned· Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.A Day in the Life - Transportation Maintenance Tech II (additional duties):· Operate a variety of equipment and perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.· 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.· Light and heavy equipment operation requiring a Class "A" CDL.This position is for one (1) General Transportation Tech I or II. 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
: 64,469.00 Anticipated Starting Salary :TMT I - $4,263.00 per month; TMT II - $4,599 per month
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
South Tarrant Co Ae/Mnt Sect
2540 Edgecliff Road
Fort Worth 76133
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 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.Transportation Maintenance Tech I Essential Duties: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 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.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.Assists with inspecting 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 Transportation Maintenance Tech II (including Transportation Maintenance Tech I) Essential Duties:Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.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.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.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 debrisOperates 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.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 other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:No education required.Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech I: NONEExperience for Transportation Maintenance Tech II:1 YEAR transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related
work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)*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.Mandatory: Safety Impact CertificateTMT - I: Must obtain a Commercial Class "A” Driver's License with an "N" endorsement within 120 calendar days of employment.TMT - II: Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application. Additionally, must obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar 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 within 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver Transportation Maintenance Tech I Competencies:Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceMaintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirementsApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersCommunicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructionsTransportation Maintenance Tech II (including Transportation Maintenance Tech I) Competencies:Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeUsing basic mathematical fundamentalsPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersCommunicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructions Transportation Maintenance Tech I Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired 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 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Transportation Maintenance Tech II (including Transportation Maintenance Tech I) Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures 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.Required to work weekends and holidays.Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Oct 9, 2026, 2:39:53 PM
: Oct 24, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Maintenance Specialist I - II State Job Code/s: 9305/9306
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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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