General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ

General Engineering Tech I or II

TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a General Engineering Tech I or II based in our Traffic Section in Bryan. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth. 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 an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary Grade General Engineering Tech I: $48,244 - $76,028 General Engineering Tech II: $51,518 - $81,351

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:
Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities. Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. 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.

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. Monitors and/or maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs. Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).

Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for General Engineering Tech II:
Assists Traffic Engineer in planning and coordinating Traffic Section operations. Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

General Engineering Tech I: 4 years General Engineering Tech II: 6 years Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Valid Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge Of:
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Considerable Knowledge Of:
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Proficient Skill In:
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines. Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data. Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Some Skill In:
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Light work:
Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment:
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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…