Roadway Maintenance Tech I-III: Hill Country Area-Fredericksburg, Burnet

*Roadway Maintenance Tech I-III: Hill Country Area- Llano, Mason, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Burnet * *-* *(2400152)* *Shift:* Day Job *Shift Details:* This position works (4) 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday.
Shifts may vary based on location.
*Location Flexibility:* Onsite *Location Flexibility Details:* Hours of operations may vary based on location *Position Information* Do you like to work outside? Are you self-motivated? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in highway maintenance work? *TxDOT's Austin District* is looking for _multiple_ *Roadway Maintenance Techs (General Transportation Tech) I, II, or III*, based out of our *Hill Country Maintenance Offices- Llano, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Mason, and Burnet.
* This position will perform routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.
*Recruitment Bonus Available!* You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to *$5000* if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire.
You must maintain 12-months of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions.
Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus.
*CDL Training Available!* *We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment.
Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary!* We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide.
If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position! Watch the Video!For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website.
_This position is for Multiple Roadway Maintenance Techs I, II, or III.
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.
_ *Salary Plan/Grade:* Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech I: A16 ($37,918.
00 – $58,130.
00/yearly) Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech II: A17 ($39,976.
00 – $61,399.
00/yearly) Roadway Maintenance/General Transportation Tech III: A18 ($42,521.
00 – $67,671.
00/yearly) *Physical Work Locations Available:* Llano: 2504 SH 16 SO, Llano, Tx 78643 Fredericksburg:1623 E Main Street, Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 Johnson City: 608 US 281 S, Johnson City, Tx 78636 Mason: 2424 SH 29 East, Mason, Tx 76856 Burnet: 3029 SH 29 East, Burnet, Tx 78611 *Minimum Salary:* 37,918.
00, *Maximum Salary:* 67,671.
00 *Pay Basis:* Yearly *FLSA Status:* Nonexempt *Work Locations: *Gillespie Co Sub Ae/Maint Sect1623 E MAIN STREET Fredericksburg 78624 *Other Locations* *:* UST-Texas-Mason, UST-Texas-Johnson City, UST-Texas-Llano, UST-Texas-Burnet *Benefits and Perks* At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.
In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: * Low Turnover * Retirement Pension * Alternative Work Schedules * Paid Leave/Holidays * Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees * On the Job Training * Tuition Assistance Program * Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives * Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.
texas.
gov) *Position Description* This position 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.
*Essential Duties:* *Roadway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III:* * 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.
* Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
* 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.
* Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
* *Roadway Accidents/Inclement Weather/Natural Disasters-Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified*.
Assists in sanding or cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
* Learns to operate 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.
* 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.
* Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
* Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.
*Additional duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech II include:* * Inspects construction and 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.
* 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.
* Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper and dump truck.
*Additional duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech III include:* * 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.
* Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
* Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.
* 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.
*Minimum Qualifications:* *Education*: None in formal education *Roadway Maintenance Tech I:* * NO previous experience required.
*Roadway Maintenance Tech II:* * 1 YEAR in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
*Roadway Maintenance Tech III:* * 2 YEARS in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
*For All Levels:* * No supervisory experience required * 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.
Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications *Licenses and Certifications:* * Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
* Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License within 12 months of employment.
*Currently Military or Veterans*: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment (or whatever number of days deemed appropriate i.
e.
, 30 or 60 days).
Military Skills Test Waiver *Preferred Qualifications:* * Commercial Driver’s License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) *Competencies:* * Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work * The use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade * The use of light and heavy highway equipment * Communicate effectively * Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights * Prioritizing and organizing work assignments * Maintaining effective working relationships with others * Follow verbal and written instructions * Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance, and repair procedures * Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes * Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems *Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:* * Standing-prolonged periods of time * Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs.
at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
* Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour * Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals * Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device * Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
* Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling * Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist * Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) * Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine * Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction * Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words * Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; received information by oral communication *Conditions of Employment:* Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) * 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 subject to random drug testing.
_Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.
151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
_ * *Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
* *:* Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops*Job* *:* Full-time*Schedule* *:* Regular*Employee Status* *:* Standard*Job Type* *:* Non-Management*Job Level* *:* May 15, 2024, 11:59:00 PM*Job Posting* *:* Jan 10, 2024, 4:08:37 PM*Unposting Date* *State Job Title/s:* Transportation Mntnce Spec I, II, III *State Job Code/s:* 9305, 9306, 9307 *Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)* TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans.
To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.
S.
Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable.
The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.
sao.
texas.
gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions *Applicant Information* *The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
* _If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
_ Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information Job Type: Full-time Pay: $37,918.
00 - $67,671.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Compensation package: * Bonus opportunities Experience level: * 1 year * 2 years * No experience needed Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person