Transportation Maintenance Tech - Longview

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Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Tech I - Longview (2601260)

Transportation Maintenance Tech I - Longview - (2601260)

If you like working outdoors in a job that allows you to contribute to the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT’s Tyler District has the perfect job for you! Throughout the Tyler District you will find a welcoming atmosphere and leadership that promotes safety and a good work/life balance. The Tyler District Longview Maintenance Office has an opening for a Roadway Maintenance Technician I (Transp Maint Tech I) based in Longview Texas.

Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS! TxDOT offers company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training, with lodging, transportation and perdiem provided, if necessary.

Minimum Salary: 40,918.00

Maximum Salary: 61,130.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Longview Area Engineer/Maint 4549A W LOOP 281 Longview 75604

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 4/10s;
Mon-Thur 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website.

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

• Perform routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, and helping the public during emergency situations.
• Assist in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; perform basic welding as needed; use/move equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
• Assist with traffic control; place and gather cones, warning signs and barricades; flag traffic.
• Maintain highways and rights‑of‑way; perform roadway repairs; erect and repair guard rails, highway markers and signs; haul materials and equipment to job sites.
• Move/pick up litter and roadway debris.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; complete required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms and PMI.
• 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.
• Assist with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

None required.

Experience:

No experience required.

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class “A” Driver's License with an “N” Endorsement or obtain a CDL “A” License within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent. US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment.

Commercial Driver’s License.

The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:

Some knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in…