Texas Department of Transportation
General Transportation Tech I/II (Highway Maintenance) - McCulloch Co
Texas Department of Transportation, Brady, Texas, United States, 76825
Job Description
Position Information: Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that keeps our roads safe and functional? We’re looking for a General Transportation Tech I or II to join our McCulloch Co Maintenance team and play a vital role in ensuring smooth transportation operations. From maintaining and repairing roadways to operating both light and heavy equipment, your contributions will keep things running smoothly. You'll also be performing preventive maintenance, assisting with traffic control, and providing crucial help to the public during emergency situations. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on your community, all while working independently and following established guidelines. If you're a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for service, we want to hear from you!
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.
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$4,200 - $4,500/monthly
Important:
As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a simulation designed to evaluate practical application of concepts relevant to the role.
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.
Salary Information Minimum Salary:
50,000.00
Maximum Salary:
54,000.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Work Details Work Locations:
Mcculloch Co Maintenance Sec 1627 N. Bridge St US 377 North Brady 76825
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Shift:
Monday - Friday 7am -3:30pm
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)
Essential Duties for General Transportation Tech I
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.
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.
Operates heavy equipment such as a front‑end loader‑one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor‑trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.
Operates light equipment such as a front‑end loader‑one and a quarter cubic yards 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 time‑keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for General Transportation Tech II Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
Minimum Qualifications Education 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.
Required Competencies for General Transportation Tech I
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Follow verbal and written instructions
Additional Competencies for General Transportation Tech II
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Required to wear protective gear, including 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 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job Details Job:
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Standard
Job Level:
Non‑Management
Job Posting Date:
Jan 9, 2026, 2:06:42 PM
Unposting Date:
Jan 27, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
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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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.
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$4,200 - $4,500/monthly
Important:
As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a simulation designed to evaluate practical application of concepts relevant to the role.
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.
Salary Information Minimum Salary:
50,000.00
Maximum Salary:
54,000.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Work Details Work Locations:
Mcculloch Co Maintenance Sec 1627 N. Bridge St US 377 North Brady 76825
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Shift:
Monday - Friday 7am -3:30pm
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)
Essential Duties for General Transportation Tech I
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.
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.
Operates heavy equipment such as a front‑end loader‑one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor‑trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.
Operates light equipment such as a front‑end loader‑one and a quarter cubic yards 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 time‑keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for General Transportation Tech II Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
Minimum Qualifications Education 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.
Required Competencies for General Transportation Tech I
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Follow verbal and written instructions
Additional Competencies for General Transportation Tech II
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Required to wear protective gear, including 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 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job Details Job:
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Standard
Job Level:
Non‑Management
Job Posting Date:
Jan 9, 2026, 2:06:42 PM
Unposting Date:
Jan 27, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
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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