Roadway Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II - Athens

Texas Department of Transportation • Athens, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment.
• Some knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Some knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Some knowledge of: Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Some knowledge of: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Some knowledge of: Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements
• Some knowledge of: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Some Skill in: Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Some Skill in: Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Some Skill in: Using of light and heavy highway equipment
• Some Skill in: Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions
• Considerable knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of: Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Considerable knowledge of: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Proficient skill in: Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Proficient skill in: Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver’s License at time of application

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 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.
• 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.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

Benefits

• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees