Texas Department of Transportation
General Transp Tech I/II (highway maintenance)
Texas Department of Transportation, Robert Lee, Texas, United States, 76945
Job Description
Position Information
TxDOT’s San Angelo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech I or II (highway maintenance worker) based in our Robert Lee Maintenance Office. This maintenance office covers 506 miles of US and State highways, and farm to market roads across Coke County. Our workforce consists of 11 full time employees with duties ranging from sign replacement, herbicide application, roadway level‑up, seal coat, edge repair, tree trimming, litter pick‑up, project inspection, vehicle maintenance and much more. We offer company sponsored CDL training with no upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per‑diem provided if necessary. If you’re looking for a stable job with lots of paid time off, apply now! Work Schedule: Mon -
Thurs 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant’s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
General Transportation Tech I (A16):
$3,409.83 - $5,094.16 monthly
General Transportation Tech II (A17):
$3,581.33 - $5,372.41 monthly
Minimum Salary 40,918.00
Maximum Salary 64,469.00
Anticipated Starting Salary $3,850 - $4,150 monthly
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Work Locations Robert Lee/Coke Co Mnt Section 7785 EAST SH 158 Robert Lee 76945
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift Day Job Shift Details: Mon - Thurs, 7:00am - 5:30pm
Location Flexibility Onsite
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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.
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)
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.
The essential duties for the General Transportation 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.
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.
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 General Transportation Tech II include:
Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: — (No specific education required)
Experience: GTT I = No experience required.
GTT II = 1 year experience*.
*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License with an “N” Endorsement or have obtained a CDL “A” License, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License
The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I include:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective gear, including a respirator, hard hat, steel toed boots, and other equipment or devices.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise and vibration.
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
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).
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
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.
Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or 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 (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
Job Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Level Non‑Management
Job Posting Jan 8, 2026, 5:29:59 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing
State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II State Job Code/s : 9305/9306
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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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TxDOT’s San Angelo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech I or II (highway maintenance worker) based in our Robert Lee Maintenance Office. This maintenance office covers 506 miles of US and State highways, and farm to market roads across Coke County. Our workforce consists of 11 full time employees with duties ranging from sign replacement, herbicide application, roadway level‑up, seal coat, edge repair, tree trimming, litter pick‑up, project inspection, vehicle maintenance and much more. We offer company sponsored CDL training with no upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per‑diem provided if necessary. If you’re looking for a stable job with lots of paid time off, apply now! Work Schedule: Mon -
Thurs 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant’s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
General Transportation Tech I (A16):
$3,409.83 - $5,094.16 monthly
General Transportation Tech II (A17):
$3,581.33 - $5,372.41 monthly
Minimum Salary 40,918.00
Maximum Salary 64,469.00
Anticipated Starting Salary $3,850 - $4,150 monthly
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Work Locations Robert Lee/Coke Co Mnt Section 7785 EAST SH 158 Robert Lee 76945
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift Day Job Shift Details: Mon - Thurs, 7:00am - 5:30pm
Location Flexibility Onsite
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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.
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)
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.
The essential duties for the General Transportation 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.
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.
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 General Transportation Tech II include:
Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self‑propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: — (No specific education required)
Experience: GTT I = No experience required.
GTT II = 1 year experience*.
*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License with an “N” Endorsement or have obtained a CDL “A” License, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License
The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I include:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective gear, including a respirator, hard hat, steel toed boots, and other equipment or devices.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise and vibration.
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
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).
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
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.
Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or 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 (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
Job Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Level Non‑Management
Job Posting Jan 8, 2026, 5:29:59 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing
State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II State Job Code/s : 9305/9306
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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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