General Engineering Tech - Longview

Job Title

General Engineering Technician I – Longview (2503316)

Do you like to work outside? Do you want to be part of maintaining and repairing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does making roadways safer for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in roadway maintenance work?

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a General Engineering Technician I based in Longview, TX. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

TxDOT offers company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training, with lodging, transportation and per‑dime provided, if necessary.

Minimum Salary: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary: 76,028.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly | FLSA Status:
Nonexempt |

Location:

Longview Area Engineer/Maint 4549A W LOOP 281 Longview 75604 | Travel:
Yes, 5% of the Time | Shift: Day | Monday - Thursday | 7AM to 5:30PM | 40 Hrs | Location Flexibility:
Onsite

• 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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.

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)

• Conduct tests of highway construction materials, make calculations and record results.
• Inspect barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Inspect complex maintenance and construction‑related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
• Operate light and heavy equipment; perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; perform roadway maintenance.
• Sand or clean bridges and roads, post warning signs, help the public and perform other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.
• Serve as project leader responsible for construction inspection activities for a medium to large construction project or for several small projects.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Experience:
  
  4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver License (class
  
  A) or must obtain within 120 days.

• Commercial Driver’s License

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Medium work:
  Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
• Standing – prolonged periods of time.
• Close Visual Acuity – using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Visual Acuity – operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity – determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

• 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…