Texas Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Technician I
Position Description
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.
Essential Duties:
• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put-up warning signs.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• Assists in monitoring materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Assists in overseeing the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Inspects roads while en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
Minimum Qualifications:
No experience or education required.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) with an N endorsement at time of application
Salary: $31,144.00 - $49,134.00 per year
JO #15830541