Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II; Pharr District (Hebbronville Maint. Section) - (2602014)
Position Information
Do you enjoy working outdoors and collaborating with a dedicated team? Are you interested in helping maintain and improve some of the safest and most reliable roadways in the country? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you. TxDOT's Pharr District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Technician I or II (Roadway Maintenance Tech I or II) based in Hebbronville, TX. As part of a statewide team of more than 13,000 employees, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, operate modern equipment, and play a vital role in maintaining Texas roadways. This hands-on position offers meaningful work that directly impacts the safety and mobility of the traveling public. If you're ready to build your career while making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us keep Texas moving forward while building a safer, stronger Texas!
Salary Range:
Transportation Maintenance Technician I (A16): $51,600 - $61,130/annually
$4,300 - $5,094.16/monthly
Transportation Maintenance Technician II (A17): $55,200 - $64,469/annually
$4,600 - $5,372.41/monthly
Important: The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 51,600.00
Maximum Salary: 64,469.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Hebbronville Maintenance 406 FALFURRIAS HIGHWAY Hebbronville 78361
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: Mon-Thu; 7am - 5:30pm
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
Transportation Maintenance Tech I
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.
Transportation Maintenance Tech II
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspections; 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Maintenance Tech I
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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.
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Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
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Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
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Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
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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.
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Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Maintenance Tech II
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Serves as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.
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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.
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Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
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Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
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Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
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Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Maintenance Tech I or II: No education required.
Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time 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.
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Valid US driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License Type "A" for equipment operation at time of application with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a Texas CDL "A” License, with "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 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
Transportation Maintenance Tech I
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
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Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
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The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
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Using basic mathematical fundamentals
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
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Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
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Operating light and heavy highway equipment
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Communicate effectively
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Follow verbal and written instructions
Transportation Maintenance Tech II
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
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The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
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Plan review methods, processes and procedures
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Using basic mathematical fundamentals
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignment
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Operating light and heavy highway equipment
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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Communicate effectively
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Follow verbal and written instructions
Transportation Maintenance Tech I
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Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature change
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Subject to noise
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Subject to vibration
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
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Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
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Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Transportation Maintenance Tech II
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Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Subject to noise
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Subject to vibration
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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
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Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026, 4:46:30 PM
Unposting Date: Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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.
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