Position Information

Come join the Collin County Area Office as a General Transportation Technician I, II or III! This unique opportunity allows our candidate to perform inspection and testing on construction projects in Collin County. The ideal candidate is a team player with attention to detail and enjoys learning new things while working outside instead of being limited to an office environment. If you are interested in roadway construction, please apply.

Salary Range for Each Position Level

Position Title:

Salary Grade / Range:

General Transportation Tech I

A16: $37,918.00 - $58,130.00

General Transportation Tech II

A17: $39,976.00 - $61,399.00

General Transportation Tech III

A18: $42,521.00 - $67,671.00

This Position is for a General Transportation Tech I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered 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 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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspection; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and design guidelines.
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.
• Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.
• Performs hand and/or computer-aided drafting, design and calculating work.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Transportation Tech I: No experience or education required.

General Transportation 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 part-time equivalent)

General Transportation Tech III: 2 YEARS transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
• Safety Impact Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous construction experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Word or Excel preferred. Familiarity with basic computer and technology skills preferred. Ability to perform basic algebra for calculating areas of shapes with a calculator or computer.

Competencies:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and
  
  maintenance work
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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.