Texas Department of Transportation
Roadway Maintenance Tech I,II, or III - Kaufman/Rockwall Counties
Texas Department of Transportation, Houston, Texas, United States
Job Description – Roadway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III – Kaufman/Rockwall Counties (Job ID 2502259)
TxDOT 's Dallas District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Tech (General Transportation Tech) I, II, or III based in Kaufman or Rockwall, TX. This position performs routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.
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.
Salary Range by Level
Roadway Maintenance Tech I
– A16: $40,918.00 – $61,130.00
Roadway Maintenance Tech II
– A17: $42,976.00 – $64,469.00
Roadway Maintenance Tech III
– A18: $45,521.00 – $71,055.00
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.
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 https://www.txdot.gov/about/total-compensation.html. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit https://irs.texas.gov/labeled/benefits.
Roadway Maintenance Tech I Performs routine (Learning) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, maintenance, and/or material and process inspection; 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.
Roadway Maintenance Tech II Performs moderately complex (Intermediate) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Roadway Maintenance Tech III Performs highly complex (Advanced) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Roadway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III – Core Duties
Learns to operate 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.
Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
Assists in identifying, repairing, and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
Roadway Accidents/Inclement Weather/Natural Disasters – Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified. Assists in sanding or cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing 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 Tech II
Inspects construction and 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.
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.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Tech III
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.
Maintains highways and rights‑of‑way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large grader, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
General Transportation Tech I : No previous experience required.
General Transportation Tech II : 1 year in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
General Transportation Tech III : 2 years in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time 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 available.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license at application time. Requires driving a state vehicle.
Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License with an “N” Endorsement or a CDL “A” License within 120 calendar days from employment date.
Skills and Competencies
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
Use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Use of light and heavy highway equipment.
Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Maintaining effective working relationships.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Standing: prolonged periods of time.
Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour.
Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device.
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).
Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing – perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; received information by oral communication.
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.
Positions require day and/or night work.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Indicated request: reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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TxDOT 's Dallas District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Tech (General Transportation Tech) I, II, or III based in Kaufman or Rockwall, TX. This position performs routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees.
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.
Salary Range by Level
Roadway Maintenance Tech I
– A16: $40,918.00 – $61,130.00
Roadway Maintenance Tech II
– A17: $42,976.00 – $64,469.00
Roadway Maintenance Tech III
– A18: $45,521.00 – $71,055.00
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.
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 https://www.txdot.gov/about/total-compensation.html. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit https://irs.texas.gov/labeled/benefits.
Roadway Maintenance Tech I Performs routine (Learning) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, maintenance, and/or material and process inspection; 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.
Roadway Maintenance Tech II Performs moderately complex (Intermediate) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Roadway Maintenance Tech III Performs highly complex (Advanced) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Roadway Maintenance Tech I, II, or III – Core Duties
Learns to operate 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.
Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
Assists in identifying, repairing, and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
Roadway Accidents/Inclement Weather/Natural Disasters – Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified. Assists in sanding or cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing 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 Tech II
Inspects construction and 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.
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.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Tech III
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.
Maintains highways and rights‑of‑way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large grader, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
General Transportation Tech I : No previous experience required.
General Transportation Tech II : 1 year in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
General Transportation Tech III : 2 years in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time 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 available.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license at application time. Requires driving a state vehicle.
Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License with an “N” Endorsement or a CDL “A” License within 120 calendar days from employment date.
Skills and Competencies
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
Use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Use of light and heavy highway equipment.
Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Maintaining effective working relationships.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Standing: prolonged periods of time.
Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour.
Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device.
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).
Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing – perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; received information by oral communication.
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.
Positions require day and/or night work.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Indicated request: reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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