General Transp Tech I/II/III-Rockport

General Transp Tech I/II/III-Rockport - (2403126) Position Information TxDOT’s Rockport Maintenance Section is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals who take pride in the work they do, can work as a team, and want to become part of the force behind the maintenance and repair of the best highway system in the nation. The Rockport Maintenance Section covers the maintenance and repair of roadways in the Aransas County area. With this, comes the opportunity to experience a vast array of challenges and advance your career while contributing to the safety of the traveling public of Texas. This position will support both the maintenance section and the Area Office. If you want to be a part of this team, come join us. Position Title Salary Grade/Range General Transportation Tech I A16 $40,918- $61,130/year General Transportation Tech II A17 $42,976- $64,469/year General Transportation Tech III A18 $45,521- $71,055/year The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level 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: 71,055.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Locations: Aransas County Maint Section 1401 FM 3036 Rockport 78382 Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Thurs 7a-5:30p 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 in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. 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. 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: Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products. Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. 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. Additional duties for General Transportation Tech III include: Inspects 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. Trains other employees. Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project. Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results. Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems. Maintains construction project records and/or bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures. Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine. Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: No education required. Experience: GTT I = No experience required; 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. Safety Impact Certificate General Transportation Tech I - Must have or obtain a Commercial Class "A" CDL with "N" Tank Endorsement within 120 days from date of employment. General Transportation Tech II & III - Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License. Must have or obtain an "N" Endorsement 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 160days 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, II & III include: Some knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance Some Skill in: Using basic mathematical fundamentals Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Operating light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour 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 Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish task: long distance/from one work site to another Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication 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. Required to work weekends and holidays Required to work hours other than 7a-5:30p Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements 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: Sep 10, 2024, 2:45:08 PM Unposting Date: Sep 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III State Job Code/s: 9305/9306/9307 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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 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