Transportation Maint Tech -III - AMA North Loop

Job Description

Position Information

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III in our Loop Maintenance Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands‑on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done.

If you’re ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters.

40,918.00

71,055.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Amarillo Field Office 7102 IH 40 WEST Amarillo 79106

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week;
Monday - Thursday;
Possible nights, weekends, holidays Location Flexibility :
Onsite

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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; 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.

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

Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

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 mower.

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

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.

Identifies, repairs, and installs signs,…