Roadway Maintenance – General Transportation Tech I or II at Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Laredo District Headquarters

Ready to make a real impact? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Want to play a key role in maintaining and improving some of the best roadways in the United States? Imagine making roads safer for your friends, family, and community every day.

TxDOT’s Laredo Maintenance Section is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as General Transportation Technicians I or II in Laredo, TX. Laredo is the nation’s largest inland port of entry and a major gateway for international trade and tourism. It would be an honor to help keep this critical corridor well-maintained for the public. Additionally, Webb County is one of the largest counties in our Laredo District, is a key area where your work will have a significant impact.

Whether you're new to the field or eager to grow your skills, this is an exciting opportunity to build a meaningful career while contributing to the safety and efficiency of Texas roadways.

As part of a team of over 13,000 employees statewide, you’ll have the chance to develop new skills, work with cutting-edge equipment, and be part of something that truly matters. If you're ready for a hands-on role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join us in building a safer, stronger Texas!

Salary Range for each position level

General Transportation Tech I  A16, $40,918 - $61,130

General Transportation Tech II A17, $42,976 - $64,469

****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.

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performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDetermines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMaintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMaintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMove/picks up litter and roadway debris.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EOperates 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EOperates 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerforms 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAdditional duties for %3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3EGeneral Transportation Tech II %3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3Einclude:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; 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Minimum Qualifications:

Education: No education required.

Experience:  GTT I = No experience required; GTT II = 1 year experience*

*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.  (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 US driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

·         Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at the time of application 

 

Competencies:

The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I and II include:

·         Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work

·         Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

·         Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

·         Using basic mathematical fundamentals

·         Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

·         Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

·         Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

·         Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

·         Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to

·         Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

·         Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices

·         Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

·         Subject to noise and vibration

·         Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

·         Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

·         Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

·         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)

·         Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

·         Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

·         Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

·         Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

 

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.

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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

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

 

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