Transportation Maintenance Tech I​/II​/III; Odessa

Transportation Maintenance Tech I/II/III (Odessa)

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II or III for our Odessa Maintenance Office based in Odessa, Texas. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk! Perform work that affects everyone on the roadway. Each day is new experience. Your office is outside. Learn to operate 'Big Kid Tonka Toys' construction equipment.

Performs 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Come join us and grow with the state!

Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Maintenance Tech I : A16 ($49,200.00 - $61,130.00) annually Transportation Maintenance Tech II: A17 ($54,000.00 - $64,469.00) annually Transportation Maintenance Tech III : A18 ($56,400.00 - $71,055.00) annually 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:49,200.00

Maximum Salary:71,055.00

Pay Basis:

YearlyFLSA Status:

Nonexempt Work Locations:

Odessa Area Engineer/Maint
3901 E HWY 80/2201 E LOOP 338

Odessa
79761

Travel:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details:40, Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5:30pmLocation Flexibility:

Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with 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 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.

Performs 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. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:
Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.

Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards. Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower. Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports…