Drafter ; General Engineering Technician - Decatur Area Office

Drafter I (General Engineering Technician I)

Job Title:

Drafter I (General Engineering Technician I) – Decatur Area Office (2600079)

Location:

1710 W US 380, Decatur, TX 76234

Perform basic design work and calculations. Conduct field investigations, use automated systems, and prepare designs, plans, and estimates. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, and responsibilities are largely independent with minimal supervision.

• Draft 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
• Other duties as assigned

• Prepare plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) using automated programs; review plans, enter data, update, store and maintain PS&E documents and files.
• Research plan sets and review proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in development of traffic control plans, coordinate with law‑enforcement agencies, monitor lane closures at construction sites, document changes, and coordinate with the Public Information Officer.
• Perform pavement evaluations and operate data collection equipment.
• Perform detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
• Other job responsibilities as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent in general high school studies.
• Four years of transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license (required to drive a state vehicle).
• Mandatory Safety Impact Certificate.
• Knowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance;
  Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; maintenance concepts, policies and requirements; applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements; basic traffic management and control procedures; applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes'adapted to plan coordination and multi‑project management; preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records; using computers, applications, and systems; maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

• Exposure to environmental conditions, noise and vibration; protective gear (respirator, hard hat, or other device) required.
• Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Speaking and hearing ability at normal speaking levels.
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Drug testing required for safety‑impact positions.
• Work may be required on weekends, holidays, and outside normal 8 a.m عرض–5 p.m hours; may be required in adverse weather conditions.

• 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

Full‑time, day shift, 40 hrs per week. May be required to work weekends, holidays and outside normal 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours.

Annual: $48,244 – $76,028 ( නම් A19)

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be madeकर्त for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.