General Transp Tech I​/II; highway maintenance

Position: General Transp Tech I/II (highway maintenance)
Location: Robert Lee

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…