Texas Department of Transportation
General Transp Tech II or III - AMA EWay
Texas Department of Transportation, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Position Information
TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech II or III to work in our E-Way Maintenance Office. If you looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT's Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.
At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at
http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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)
Position Description
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for the
General Transportation Tech II
include:
Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assignedMaintains 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.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 other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties for
General Transportation Tech III
include all the above and:
Trains other employees.Provides support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; and provides assistance to stranded motorists.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
Education : No education required.
Experience :
GTT II
= 1 year experience*;
GTT III
= 2 years' experience*
*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 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 180 calendar days from date of employment.
Competencies:
The required competencies for the
General Transportation Tech II
include:
Some knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Some Skill in:
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeUsing of light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe working relationship
Ability to:
Follow verbal and written instructions
Additional competencies for
General Transportation Tech III
include all the above and:
Proficient Skill in:
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalUsing of light and heavy highway equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devicesSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noise and vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresConditions of E mployment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a General Transportation Tech II or III to work in our E-Way Maintenance Office. If you looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT's Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.
At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at
http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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)
Position Description
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for the
General Transportation Tech II
include:
Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assignedMaintains 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.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 other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties for
General Transportation Tech III
include all the above and:
Trains other employees.Provides support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; and provides assistance to stranded motorists.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
Education : No education required.
Experience :
GTT II
= 1 year experience*;
GTT III
= 2 years' experience*
*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 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 180 calendar days from date of employment.
Competencies:
The required competencies for the
General Transportation Tech II
include:
Some knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Some Skill in:
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeUsing of light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe working relationship
Ability to:
Follow verbal and written instructions
Additional competencies for
General Transportation Tech III
include all the above and:
Proficient Skill in:
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalUsing of light and heavy highway equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devicesSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noise and vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresConditions of E mployment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.