Position Information

The Hondo Maintenance Office is located in Medina county just west of San Antonio. Our Maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining over 800 lane miles, including the major corridors on US 90 and IH 35. We use practices such as base repair, maintainer level up, pothole repair, sign/delineation maintenance, and other operations to keep state roadways safe for the traveling public. If you are interested in joining a dedicated team to help preserve the roadways in Medina County, you are encouraged to apply!

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

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Coordinates with staff and area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration, programming, planning, design, right-of-way and maintenance operations.
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspects current projects for proper use of personnel, equipment and materials, traffic control and quality of work completed.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).

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 with an "N" Endorsement

Competencies:

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.