General Engineering Tech I or II (Maintenance Contract Inspector)

Position Information

Are you looking for a rewarding job with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth? Look no further!" TxDOT Angelina County Maintenance is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Inspector to oversee TxDOT-funded maintenance contracts and ensure high-quality job performance.

Salary range for each position level.

Position Title

Salary Grade / Range

General Engineering Tech I

A19 - $48,244 - $76,028/year

General Engineering Tech II

A20 - $51,158 - $81,351/year

This position is for one General Engineering 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.

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

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.

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.
• 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.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Reviews and coordinates with supervisor on monthly and final estimates, field changes, and budget.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Engineering Tech II

The above and:

• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and bundled bid contracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

General Engineering Tech I

Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.

General Engineering Tech II

Experience: 6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License at time of application.

Competencies:

General Engineering Tech I

• Extensive knowledge of
  
  
  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of
  
  
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Proficient skill in
  
  
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  • The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Using light highway equipment
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  • Monitoring contracts and procedures

General Engineering Tech II

• Extensive knowledge of
  
  
  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of
  
  
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Expert skill in
  
  
  • Using light highway equipment
  • Using applicable electronic test equipment
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Proficient skill in
  
  
  • The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Monitoring contracts and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.