Transportation Maint Tech II or III - Jackson Co Maint

Transportation Maint Tech II or III - Jackson Co Maint (2601631)

TxDOT’s Yoakum District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Technician II or III to join the Jackson County Maintenance Office in Edna, TX. The role involves maintaining highway and right‑of‑way assets, operating heavy and light equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and providing support during emergency situations.

Transportation Maint Tech II or III – responsible for road maintenance and repair, traffic control, equipment operation, and public assistance during emergencies. Works independently on assignments, reporting unusual issues to a supervisor.

• Inspect traffic control devices and ensure compliance with specifications, safety laws, and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Maintain highways and rights‑of‑way, perform roadway repairs, and erect or repair guard rails, highway markers, and signs.
• Identify, repair, and install signs, delineators, mailbox supports, and posts; weld where necessary.
• Assist local law enforcement at accident sites and provide assistance to stranded motorists.
• Perform traffic control duties: place cones, warning signs, barricades, and flag traffic.
• Collect litter and roadway debris.
• Operate heavy equipment (front‑end loader, tractor‑trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, dump truck).
• Operate light equipment (front‑end loader up to 1¼ cubic yards, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, mower).
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform bridge and road cleaning, post warning signs, and assist during emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.

• Education
  :
  None specified.
• Experience
  :
  Transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work. Full‑time or prorated part‑time experience acceptable. Related technical training may substitute for experience equivalently.
• Licenses and Certifications
  :
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Commercial Driver Certificate and Commercial Driver’s License.
• Knowledge
  :
  • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering and maintenance.
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
  • Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance, and repair.
  • Use of hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
  • Computer applications and related systems.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Transportation Maint Tech II (A17): $42,976 - $64,469 per year.
Transportation Maint Tech III (A18): $45,521 - $71,055 per year.

• 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

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration, and hazards such as moving vehicles and chemicals.
• Required protective gear: respirator, hard hat, and other devices.
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs; frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods and walking long distances between work sites.
• Visual acuity required to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

This job is physically demanding and requires a pre‑employment physical examination.

This is a Safety Impact position that requires passing a pre‑employment drug test and random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not accepted under 49 CFR Part 40.

Location:

Jackson County Maintenance, Sec 1025 S, Wells, Edna 77957.
Travel:
Yes, approximately 10 % of the time.

Shift: Day Job.
Employee status:
Regular, full‑time.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.