General Engineering Tech I or II

Join the Texas Department of Transportation as a General Engineering Tech I or II in Greenville, TX. This role involves advanced transportation engineering operations and maintenance support, including construction inspection, traffic control, and public assistance during emergencies.

• Administers construction and bridge inspection record‑keeping activities.
• Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders, and revised quantity estimates.
• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
• Inspects barricades, construction and non‑routine maintenance methods, workmanship, traffic control devices, and related highway structures for compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Maintains files of shop drawings and monitors progress of construction activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Assists Area Engineer in planning and coordinating Area Office operations.
• Consults with contractors’ superintendents on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and cost estimates.
• Researches plan sets, specifications, and estimate documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews/assists in developing traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement, monitors lane closures, documents traffic control changes, and works with the Public Information Officer.

Education
:
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Experience
:

• General Engineering Tech I – 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work.
• General Engineering Tech II – 6 years in similar experience.

Licenses and Certifications
:

• Valid driver’s license; driving a state vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications
:

• Commercial Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of applicable inspection methods, Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, industry safety standards, and calculation skills.
• Ability to prepare, review, process, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Confidential record‑keeping and safe working relationships.
• Maintenance concepts, construction record auditing, and project coordination for Tech II.

• Work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions.
• Potential hazards: moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places, heat, chemicals.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs, walking long distances, balancing, and operating motor vehicles.

• Pre‑employment physical; drug test required.
• Must be able to report within 45 minutes on a 24‑hour basis for emergencies.

Paris District – Hunt County Maintenance Section, Greenville, TX. This position may be filled at Tech I or Tech II level depending on qualifications and business need.

• Retirement Plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave and holidays
• Health premiums paid at 100% for full‑time employees
• On‑the‑job training, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities
• Holistic wellness programs and family‑friendly policies

Job Type
:
Standard
Schedule
:
Full‑time
Employee Status
:
Regular
Job Level
:
Non‑Management

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities.