Roadway Maintenance Tech I/II/III - Hereford presso Deaf Smith County Maintenance Section

Are you ready to build a career that keeps Texas moving? The Hereford Section of the Texas Department of Transportation is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Roadway Maintenance Technicians I-III (General Transportation Technician I–III). In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our state’s transportation infrastructure—ensuring safe and efficient travel for millions of Texans. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we offer opportunities for growth, hands-on training, and a chance to make a real impact in your community.

At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.  We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EIn 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: %3Ca href=%22https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/hrd/total-compensation.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3ETo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: %3Ca href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EBenefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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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:

The essential duties for the Roadway Maintenance Tech I include:

• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.

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

   

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• 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.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
• Operates 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.
• 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.

• 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

Additional duties for Roadway Maintenance Tech II include all the above and:

• Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.
• Assists in inspecting 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.
• 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.
• Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.
• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
• Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contracts build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.

• 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.

   

• Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at point of supply to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications.
• Works on a survey crew; operates survey instruments such as theodolite, transit and level, electronic distance meter, and total survey station.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Roadway Maintenance Tech III include all the above and:

• 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.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Trains other employees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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This position requires driving a state vehicle.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust have a Commercial Class %22A%22 Driver%27s License with an %22N%22 Endorsement or have obtained a CDL %22A” License, within %3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E120%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E calendar days from date of employment.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E*We offer company sponsored CDL training with %240 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary%3C/span%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;Roadway Maintenance Tech II-III:%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cp%3EValid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust have a Commercial Class %22A%22 Driver%27s License at time of application.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#e03e2d;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3ECurrently Military or Veterans:%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;color:#e03e2d;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E120%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#e03e2d;%22%3E days of employment.%3C/span%3E %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3Ehttps://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E: Commercial Driver’s License %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompetencies:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe required competencies for the %3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3ERoadway Maintenance Tech I %3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3Einclude:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3ESome knowledge of:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMethods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3ESome Skill in:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing of light and heavy highway equipment%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintaining a safe working relationship%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EAbility to:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFollow verbal and written instructions%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAdditional competencies for %3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3ERoadway Maintenance Tech II %3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3Einclude:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EConsiderable knowledge of:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EProficient skill in:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECoordinating labor, materials, and equipment%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPrioritizing and organizing work assignments%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAdditional competencies for %3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3ERoadway Maintenance Tech III%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E include:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EExtensive Knowledge of:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMethods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;padding-left:40px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EProficient Skill in:%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing of light and heavy highway equipment%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ERequired to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESubject to noise and vibration%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EConditions of Employment:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPlease click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: %3Ca href=%22chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/standard-conditions.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EStandard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThis job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust 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.%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Ci%3EPlease note that the Department of Transportation%27s 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.%3C/i%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EMust be able to report for duty within %3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3E60%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3E minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E*%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant%27s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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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.

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