Transportation Engineer Tech I or II - Laredo TX

Overview

Transportation Engineer Tech I or II - Laredo TX (2600263)

Position Information:
Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can also work independently? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? If so, then we want to hear from you. TxDOT's Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineering Tech to join the Laredo District rotation. If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, join us now!

Salary Range for each position level:

• Transportation Engineer Tech I - A16 - $40,918 - $61,130
• Transportation Engineer Tech II - A18 - $45,521 - $71,055

Notes:
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: $40,918.00

Maximum Salary: $71,055.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Laredo District Headquarters, 1817 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo 78043

Travel:
Yes, up to 25%

Shift: Day Job;
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Location onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and offer 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 offices statewide are 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)

Transportation Engineer Tech I (Essential Duties):

• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; handles non-routine and complex assignments.
• Prepares field notes.
• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
• Works on reproduction of plans.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Tech II (Essential Duties):

• Same responsibilities as Tech I plus additional duties as listed below.
• Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians.
• Performs advanced drafting and calculations; develops graphic presentations with distinctive design features.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

Education

Transportation Engineer Tech I & II:
High School Graduate or equivalent.

Experience

Transportation Engineer Tech I: NONE (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Transportation Engineer Tech II: 2 years drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Substitutions for Tech I and Tech II qualifications as described above.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities

Transportation Engineer Tech I:
Some knowledge of applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments; higher mathematics; building construction and contractor field procedures; performing basic…