Transportation Maint. Tech IV or V with Dallas Managed Lanes

Join the Dallas District Maintenance Office and play a key role in managing and inspecting the Managed Lanes contracts that contribute to the safe and reliable movement of the traveling public. This position requires the ability to establish and prioritize work plans, collaborate with contractors, and provide oversight to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements and district goals.

Position Title:	Salary Grade / Range:
Transportation Maint. Tech IV	$48,244.00 - $76,028.00
Transportation Maint. Tech V	$51,158.00 - $81,351.00

This position is for one (1) Transportation Maint. Tech IV or V depending on business needs and the applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicants' work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Join the Dallas District Maintenance Office and play a key role in managing and inspecting the Managed Lanes contracts that contribute to the safe and reliable movement of the traveling public. This position requires the ability to establish and prioritize work plans, collaborate with contractors, and provide oversight to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements and district goals.

Position Title:	Salary Grade / Range:
Transportation Maint. Tech IV	$48,244.00 - $76,028.00
Transportation Maint. Tech V	$51,158.00 - $81,351.00

This position is for one (1) Transportation Maint. Tech IV or V depending on business needs and the applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicants' work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Dallas District Headquarters (18DISTHQ)
4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80
Mesquite, 75150

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties for a Transportation Maint. Tech IV and V:

• Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects.

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.

• Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for a Transportation Maint. Tech V:

• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid contracts.

• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.

• Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties for a Transportation Maint. Tech IV and V:

• Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects.

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.

• Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for a Transportation Maint. Tech V:

• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid contracts.

• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.

• Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Maint. Tech IV:

Education:

None required

Experience:

3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Maint. Tech V:

Education:

None required

Experience:

4 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications and systems.

Competencies for a Transportation Maint. Tech IV and V:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Proficient Skill in:

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Monitoring contracts and procedures

• Communicating effectively

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Maint. Tech V:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements including maintenance contract inspection procedures.

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to noise

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• May be required to report for duty during inclement weather conditions.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays.
• May be required to work hours other than 8am to 5pm.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Maint. Tech IV:

Education:

None required

Experience:

3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Maint. Tech V: