General Engineering Tech I or II

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a General Engineering Tech I or II, based in Cleburne TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work Location: 2200 FM2280, Cleburne, TX 76031

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/ pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

This posting is for one (1) General Engineering Tech I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.

Effective 9/1/24 the salary range for this position will be updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor's Office - Salary Schedules

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 Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 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 website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

General Engineering Tech I

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

General Engineering Tech II

Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and complex contract maintenance inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

General Engineering Tech I

- Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

- 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.

- Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.

- 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.

- Monitors bridge inspection consultant activities and assists with coding as needed.

- Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.

- Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).

- 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.

- 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.

General Engineering Tech II

- Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and bundled bid contracts.

- Serves as project leader responsible for construction inspection activities for large and/or complex construction projects or for multiple district construction projects.

- Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.

- Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

- 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.

- Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

- 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.

- Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.

- 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:

General Engineering Tech I

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent).

General Engineering Tech II

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent).

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver's License

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Class A CDL with "N" endorsement required at the time of application.
• 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.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.