Highway Maintenance Tech , II or III - Sweetwater, TX

Highway Maintenance Technician I, II, or III - Sweetwater, TX

TxDOT has an incredible opportunity for a Highway Maintenance Technician I, II, or III for the Abilene District in Sweetwater. This is not just a job, it is a chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our roads and communities. We pride ourselves on a supportive atmosphere, a leadership team that truly values work-life balance, and a commitment to your professional growth.

Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Maintenance Tech I: A16 ($50,004.00 - $61,129.92/yearly) Transportation Maintenance Tech II: A17 ($51,000.00 - $64,468.92/yearly) Transportation Maintenance Tech III: A18 ($53,400.00 - $71,055.00/yearly)
* The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary:50,004.00

Maximum Salary:71,055.00

Pay Basis:

YearlyFLSA Status:

Nonexempt Work Locations:

Nolan County Maint Section
7526 N IH 20IH 20 N FR 1.7 MILE E OF BS 70GSweetwater
79556

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details:40

Location Flexibility:

Onsite

Benefits and Perks 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.

Position Description Transportation Maintenance Tech I 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.

Transportation Maintenance Tech II:
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; lights and heavy equipment operation; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Maintenance Tech III:
Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;

however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required. Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT): TMT I = No experience required TMT II = 1 year experience
* TMT III = 2 year's experience
* * Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

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