General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec IV

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Monitors and/or maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Assists Traffic Engineer in planning and coordinating Traffic Section operations.
• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

Education
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High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience
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General Engineering Tech I: 4 years

General Engineering Tech II: 6 years

Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• 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 impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be…