Special Coordinator

Job Title:

Special Jobs Coordinator I

Location:

2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Job Overview:
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District seeks a Special Jobs Coordinator I to coordinate and schedule equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs. The role leads specialized maintenance and technical teams, responds to emergencies as needed, and works closely with private entities.

• Coordinate scheduling of equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation projects.
• Lead and manage specialized maintenance and technical workers, ensuring independent on‑site performance while escalating unusual issues.
• Coordinate with local authorities to develop and implement traffic management plans for special events and incidents, including handling and disposal of hazardous material spills.
• Ensure compliance with established safety guidelines and that vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
• Inspect road conditions, work‑in‑progress, and completed work by crews and contractors.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies, and personnel and perform related administrative duties.
• Train employees on equipment use and procedures.
• Coordinate inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment, conduct monthly safety inspections, and complete safety incident reports.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Work Experience:
  
  5 years in roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related fields (full‑time or part‑time equivalents acceptable). Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license;
  Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, incident management procedures, industry safety standards, intelligent transportation and traffic management systems.
• Administrative skills: report writing, record keeping, use of computers and related applications.
• Communication skills: effective verbal and written communication.

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, hazards from moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places, heat or chemicals.
• Required protective gear: respirator, hard hat or other device.
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Reach, extend hands or arms in any direction.
• Move on foot over long distances between work sites.
• Speak and exchange ideas verbally.
• Require a pre‑employment physical; must pass a drug test; additional safety impact position requirements include random drug testing and readiness to respond at 60 minutes on a 24‑hour basis.
• Required to work weekends, holidays, hours outside 8‑to‑5, under inclement weather conditions, and in personal protective equipment.

• 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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Pay Basis:
Yearly;
Minimum Salary: $54,278.00;
Maximum Salary: $87,046.00; FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt.

Shift: Day;
Location Flexibility:
Onsite.

Job Posting Date:
Jun 18, 2026;
Unposting Date:
Jul 2, 2026.

Job Location:

South Tarrant County Maintenance Section, 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

Job Title(s):
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VI;
State Job Code(s): 9310.