Drafter I or II - Johnson County Area Office

Job Description

Drafter I or II – Johnson County Area Office (2503607)

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Drafter based in Keene, TX. Training, tools, uniforms and growth opportunities will be provided. Benefits include paid medical insurance with no deductible, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits for families and retirement benefits. Safety is priority.

Minimum Salary: 51,000.00

Maximum Salary: 61,130.00

Yearly

Nonexempt

Johnson/Cleburne AE/Maint 2200 FM 2280 Cleburne 76033

Yes, 5% of the time

Full-time

Regular

Standard

Non-Management

• 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.

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).

• Responsible for basic or intermediate design work, calculations, field work, and use of automated systems.
• Overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects.
• Perform drafting designs, field investigation, plan review, creating funding proposals, providing status updates on projects with TxDOT Leadership, meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs.

• Education
  :
  High School Graduate or equivalent in general high school studies.
• Drafter I Experience
  :
  No experience required. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis.
• Drafter II Experience
  : 2 years of drafting, design, plan preparation. Related college education or technical training may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis.
• Licenses and Certifications
  :
  Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).

Drafter I

• Basic roadway design
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Higher mathematics
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Drafter II

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time, frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing – perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• This job is 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

• Employees must pass a drug test as per Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (e). This does not authorize medical marijuana under state law as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IF requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.