Position Information

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a General Transportation Tech II or III based in the Special Jobs Office here in Odessa, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Performs work that affects everyone on the roadway. Each day is new experience. Your office is outside. Learn to operate 'Big Kid Tonka Toys' construction equipment. 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Come join us and grow with the state. Opportunities to move around are only limited by you. Long term secure place of employment.

Transportation Tech level II or III depending on business need and the applicants' qualifications.

Salary Plan/Grade:

General Transportation Tech II: A17 ($46,800.00 - $61,399.00)

General Transportation Tech III: A18 ($52,200.00 - $67,671.00)

Shift: First

Regular Travel: 75%

Required Overnight Travel: Up to 10%

RECRUITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE: Eligible external applicant(s) selected for this position may receive a recruitment bonus.

Class A CDL without transmission restrictions holder- $2,500.00

An employee who receives a recruitment bonus must remain with the department for 12 calendar months after the date of receiving the recruitment bonus payment or refund all or part of the bonus, as clarified on Form 2232.

You don't have a Commercial Driver's License? We can help because 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.

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 II:

Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and 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: contract maintenance and material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and 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:

General Transportation Tech II:

• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; perform welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials, and products.

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

• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites, assists stranded motorist as required.

• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.

• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems

• Inspect barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Moves/Picks up litter and roadway debris.

• Operates complex heavy equipment such as motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.

• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor trailer haul truck, large tagline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.

• 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 mover.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes 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.

• 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.

• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.

• Trains other employees.

• Provides support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; and provides assistance to stranded motorists.

• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.

• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems

• Inspect barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

• Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris.

• Operates complex heavy equipment such as motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.

• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor trailer haul truck, large tagline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.

• 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 mover.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes 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.

• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials, and products.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Transportation Tech II:

• One (1) year transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation or related work experience.

• Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

• No supervisory experience required.

General Transportation Tech III:

• Two (2) years transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection or related work experience.

• Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

• No supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License without transmission restrictions with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Must have or obtain an "N" endorsement within 30 days or hire or within 30 days of receiving a Class "A" CDL.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL with an "N" endorsement within 120 calendar days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Competencies:

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

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance, and repair procedures

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Using of light and heavy highway equipment

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

• Communicate effectively

• Follow verbal and written instructions

General Transportation Tech III:

• 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 of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

• Using surveying tools, equipment, and instruments

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Using of light and heavy highway equipment

• Communicate effectively

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

General Transportation Tech II and III:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.

• 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.

• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.

• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.

• Works in narrow aisles or passageways.

• Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

• Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Balancing walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.

• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Standing-prolonged periods of time.

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

• Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects.

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.

• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.

• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

• 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.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.