Texas Department of Transportation
Traffic General Engineering Tech I
Texas Department of Transportation, Lufkin, Texas, United States, 75904
Overview
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. Essential Duties
Administers construction and bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office. Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results. 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. Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance. Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
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 per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications. Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements 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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Required to wear protective gear (respirator, hard hat, or other device) Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Standing for prolonged periods Walking/moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance or between work sites 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 read the standard conditions of employment for all positions. 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. Note: Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 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.
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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. Essential Duties
Administers construction and bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office. Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results. 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. Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance. Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
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 per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications. Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements 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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Required to wear protective gear (respirator, hard hat, or other device) Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Standing for prolonged periods Walking/moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance or between work sites 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 read the standard conditions of employment for all positions. 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. Note: Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 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.
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