Metro Houston Maintenance Contract Inspector I or II chez Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) · Houston, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Junior
- Bureau à Houston
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference with roadway maintenance operations in Texas's largest city? This is the job for you! TxDOT's Metro Houston Maintenance Section is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to serve as a General Engineering Tech I or II. This challenging and rewarding role will assist in overseeing and inspecting roadway maintenance contracts for all state-maintained roadway and bridge facilities within the 610 Loop in Houston. Come join a fast-paced office with a great group of experienced inspectors and you can make a difference too!
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.
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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General Engineering Tech I
Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
General Engineering Tech II
Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex contract maintenance inspection, light and heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance, traffic control, helping the public during emergency situations, and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
General Engineering Tech I
- Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
- Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
- Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work, including hot mix overlay, to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications, and departmental procedures.
- 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.
- Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations, and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- May train other employees.
- Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup, and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
- Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public, and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
General Engineering Tech II
Includes all essential duties listed for General Engineering Tech I, as well as:
- Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts, total maintenance, performance-based, and/or bundled bid contracts.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
General Engineering Tech I
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
General Engineering Tech II
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
General Engineering Tech I and II
- Commercial Driver’s License
Competencies:
General Engineering Tech I
Extensive knowledge of
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Considerable knowledge of
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Proficient skill in
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Monitoring contracts and procedures
General Engineering Tech II
Extensive knowledge of
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Considerable knowledge of
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
Proficient skill in
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Monitoring contracts and procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
General Engineering Tech I and II
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Standing - prolonged periods of time
- Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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 60 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/
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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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