SOTA UAT Test 1

TxDOT•Seguin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech I or II (highway maintenance worker) based in our San Angelo Maintenance Office. This maintenance office covers over 900 miles of US and State highways, and farm to market roads across Tom Green County. Our workforce consists of 17 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

Requirements

Education \: No education required.
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.
Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
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 XX calendar days from date of employment.
US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within XX days of employment.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within XX minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License
Some knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques 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
Some Skill in: Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Using of light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe working relationship
Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Extensive Knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using of light and heavy highway equipment

Responsibilities

Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
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
Assists in inspecting traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.
Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
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.