It's Time to Make Your Move - to Tx. DOT! Tx. DOT's Austin District is looking for one Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech II or III) based in San Marcos, TX. This position will perform routine work related to transportation activities such as construction inspection, routine and contract maintenance inspection, bridge inspection and record keeping, roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations, and training other employees. CDL Recruitment Bonus! You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5,000 if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-month of continuous employment with Tx. DOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus. CDL Training Available! We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary 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. Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech II): A 17 - ($42,976.00 – $64,469.00/yearly)Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech III): A 18 - ($45,521.00 – $71,055.00/yearly) Hays County Maint Section (14 HAYSCO)1710 HWY 21 San Marcos, 78666 At Tx. DOT, 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, Tx. DOT 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 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 Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech II or III) include:Assists in identifying, repairing, and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding asneeded; 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. Move/picks up litter and roadway debris. Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completesvarious required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms and PMI. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. Roadway Accidents/ Inclement Weather/ Natural Disasters-Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified. Assists in sandingor cleaning bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed duringemergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills. Learns to operate 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. Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers andsigns; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees andbrush. Inspects construction and routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build andmaintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markersand signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yard or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, largedragline, shovel, paint striper and dump truck. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for Tx. DOT. Additional duties for a Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech III) include:Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highwaymarkers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites. Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavyasphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling machine. Minimum Qualifications:Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech) II:1 YEAR in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation or roadway maintenance work. Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech) III:2 YEARS in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, orrelated experience. For All Levels:- Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications- No supervisory experience required License and Certification- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.- Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License with "N" endorsement within 1 year from date of employment. Professional training will be provided. Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 365 days of employment. Other Conditions:- This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Preferred Qualifications:- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)