Position Information

"Do you want to be part of a team that is focused on making a difference in your community? Join our team to construct and inspect our growing highway transportation system and have the satisfaction that you are a part of it!

TxDOT's Laredo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech based out of Laredo, Texas. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build a beneficial and exciting career, let's talk! "

Salary Range for each position level

General Transportation Tech I A16, $37,918- $58,130

General Transportation Tech II A17, $39,976- $61,399

General Transportation Tech III A18, $42,521- $67,671

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 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

General Transportation Tech I:

Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work, such as: construction, maintenance, and/or material and process inspection. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

General Transportation Tech II:

Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

General Transportation Tech III:

Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work, such as: construction, contract maintenance, and/or material and process inspections; traffic control; 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

General Transportation Tech I:

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Inspects construction, 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.

• Maintains construction project records and processes related paperwork.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Transportation Tech II:

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork.

• Serves as the only inspector on a small project.

• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculation and records results.

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Inspects materials to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications.

• Reviews plans, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Transportation Tech III:

• 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.

• Serves as the only inspector on a small project.

• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculation and records results.

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• 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.

• Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork.

• Reviews plans, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Transportation Tech I:

Experience: None

General Transportation Tech II:

Experience: 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). Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

General Transportation Tech III:

Experience: 2 years transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

General Transportation Tech I, II or III:

• Valid US driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

General Transportation Tech I:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals.

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

• Using computers and applicable programs, application and systems.

• Maintaining a safe working relationship.

• Communicate effectively.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

General Transportation Tech II:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering.

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals.

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

General Transportation Tech III:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals.

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

General Transportation Tech I, II or III:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.

• 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.

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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.