Transportation Maintenance Tech IV - Panhandle

Transportation Maintenance Tech IV - Panhandle - (2602757) Position Information Transportation Maintenance Tech IV in Panhandle, TX TxDOT’s Amarillo District is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for our Panhandle Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. This position is a great fit for dependable individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn valuable skills. You’ll perform routine roadway maintenance and repairs, operate light and heavy equipment, assist with traffic control, and help the public during emergency situations. The role involves working with private entities and following standard practices with minimal supervision. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and work-life balance. Minimum Salary : 48,244.00 Maximum Salary : 76,028.00 Pay Basis : Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Locations : Carson 2 Co Maint Sec 101 S ELSIE ST Panhandle 79068 Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30 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 Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Position Description Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: 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. Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck. Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader one and a quarter cubic yards 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 time-keeping, 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. Trains other employees. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: None required Experience: 3 years of experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related technical tra…

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