District Maintenance Specialist (Transportation Specialist I-V) - Atlanta, TX - (2502764)
Position Information
Looking for a hands-on career that keeps Texas moving? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District is hiring a District Maintenance Specialist (Transportation Specialist I-V) located in Atlanta, Texas to help preserve and protect the state’s vital infrastructure. In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining bridges across Northeast Texas. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and making a difference in your community, this is your chance to build a career with purpose. TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Join us and help keep Texas connected—one bridge at a time.
TxDOT 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.
: 48,244.00
: 106,634.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
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Atlanta District Headquarters
701 EAST MAIN ST
Atlanta 75551
: Yes, 10 % 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:
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)
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Provides planning, oversight and high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
In addition to the above, essential duties also include:
In addition to the above, essential duties also include:
In addition to the above, essential duties also include:
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment for all positions.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 29, 2025, 4:25:43 PM
: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II, III, IV, V, VI State Job Code/s: 2128/2129/2130/2131/2132
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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