General Engineering Tech I or II; Maintenance Inspector

General Engineering Tech I or II (Maintenance Contract Inspector)

Apply to join Texas Department of Transportation as a General Engineering Tech I or II (Maintenance Contract Inspector).

• Perform and coordinate advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and complex maintenance contract inspection.
• Operate light and heavy equipment; perform preventive maintenance and repairs; perform roadway maintenance.
• Inspect barricades, construction methods, and contract work to ensure compliance with safety, laws, regulations, and contract specifications.
• Inspect traffic control devices and their placement for compliance with specifications and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Oversee complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Consult with contractors on work progress and maintenance problems; review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• General Engineering Tech I: 4 years of transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time).
• General Engineering Tech II: 6 years of related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time).
• Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

• Valid driver’s license; must drive a state vehicle.
• Commercial Class A driver’s license with an N endorsement or CDL A license within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

• Commercial Driver’s License.

• 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.