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Texas Department of Transportation

Drafter I or II - Johnson County Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation, Cleburne, Texas, United States, 76031

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Job Description Drafter I or II – Johnson County Area Office (2503607)

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Drafter based in Keene, TX. Training, tools, uniforms and growth opportunities will be provided. Benefits include paid medical insurance with no deductible, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits for families and retirement benefits. Safety is priority.

Compensation Minimum Salary: 51,000.00

Maximum Salary: 61,130.00

Pay Basis Yearly

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Work Location Johnson/Cleburne AE/Maint 2200 FM 2280 Cleburne 76033

Travel Yes, 5% of the time

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Type Standard

Job Level Non-Management

Benefits and Perks

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 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.

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).

Responsibilities

Responsible for basic or intermediate design work, calculations, field work, and use of automated systems.

Overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects.

Perform drafting designs, field investigation, plan review, creating funding proposals, providing status updates on projects with TxDOT Leadership, meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs.

Qualifications

Education : High School Graduate or equivalent in general high school studies.

Drafter I Experience : No experience required. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis.

Drafter II Experience : 2 years of drafting, design, plan preparation. Related college education or technical training may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis.

Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).

Skill Requirements Drafter I

Basic roadway design

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Higher mathematics

Performing basic design and drafting

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Follow verbal and written instructions

Drafter II

Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures

Interactive graphic and design information systems

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device

Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time, frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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

Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

This job is 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.

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Drug Test Note

Employees must pass a drug test as per Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e). This does not authorize medical marijuana under state law as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Act of 1990.

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