Transportation Maint Tech I or II

Job Description
- Transportation Maint Tech I or II
- Waco (Waco District) (2602999)

Job Description

Transportation Maint Tech I or II
- Waco (Waco District) - ( 2602999 )

Position Information

Join the Waco District's transportation team as part of our McLennan Co. Maintenance Office -- where every day brings a hands-on mission to keep our roadways safe and reliable. From repairing highways and operating heavy equipment to setting up traffic control zones and assisting travelers during emergencies, your work will be essential to keeping communities connected. You'll be out in the field making a visible difference, all while following well-established procedures and working closely with both teammates and members of the public.

If you're ready to get your boots on the ground and take pride in practical, impactful work, this is the role for you.

No CDL? TxDOT offers company-sponsored CDL training with a $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation, and per-diem provided if necessary.

Salary/Plan Grade:

Transportation Maintenance Technician I: A16 $ 40,918 - $61,130 / yearly
Transportation Maintenance Technician II: A17 $ 42,976 - $64,469 / yearly

Minimum Salary: 40,918.00

Maximum Salary: 64,469.00

Pay Basis:
YearlyFLSA Status:
Nonexempt Work Locations:
Waco Area Office 7479 BAGBY AVE Waco 76712

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details:
Mon-Thurs, 7am-5:30pmLocation 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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 with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.

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.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine

Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:

Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.

Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yard or less, pneumatic…