Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II - Rusk (General Transp Tech I or II) - (2501659)
Position Information
If you like working outdoors in a job that allows you to contribute to the safety of the traveling public, TxDOT’s Tyler District has the perfect job for you! Throughout the Tyler District you will find a welcoming atmosphere and leadership that promotes safety and a good work/life balance.
The Tyler District Rusk Maintenance Office has an opening for a Roadway Maintenance Technician I or II (Gen Transp Tech I or II) based in Rusk, Texas. Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS!
TxDOT offers company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training, with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided, if necessary.
Salary Range:
Roadway Maintenance Tech I (A16) : $40,918 - $61,130
Roadway Maintenance Tech II (A17) : $42,976 - $64,469
Work Location: 1819 S DICKENSON, Rusk, 75766
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary
: 40,918.00
Maximum Salary
: 64,469.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Rusk Maintenance
1819 S DICKENSON
Rusk 75766
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite
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 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)
Position Description
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.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for the General Transportation Tech I include:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: No education required.
Experience: 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. (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 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License
Competencies:
The required competencies for the General Transportation Tech I include:
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
Additional competencies for General Transportation Tech II include:
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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- 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
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:
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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Jun 13, 2025, 8:15:14 PM
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II State Job Code/s: 9305/9306
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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