Transportation Maint Tech I / II / III - Collin Co. Maintenance Office - (2601448)
Position Information
TxDOT's Collin County Maintenance Office with the Dallas District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Technician I, II or III based in McKinney, TX. This position performs routine maintenance work related to transportation activities such as roadway repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive maintenance, minor repairs on equipment, traffic control, assisting the public during emergency situations.
At TXDOT we value employee work-life balance. Employee benefits include:
- RECRUITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE, up to $5,000.00 Recruitment Bonus available for current Class "A" CDL Holders (No transmission restrictions preferred). Applies to external applicant(s) only
- Paid holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation leave
- On the job training
- Free health care for full time employees
- Tuition Assistance Program
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.
Salary Range For Each Position Level:
Position Title:
Salary Grade / Range:
Transportation Maint. Tech I:
A16: $40,918.00 - $61,130.00
Transportation Maint. Tech II:
A17: $42,976.00 - $64,469.00
Transportation Maint Tech III:
A18: $45,521.00 - $71,055.00
This position is for a Transportation Maint. Tech I, II or III. 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.
Minimum Salary: 40,918.00
Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Collin County Ae/Maint Sect 2205 SOUTH SH 5 Mckinney 75069
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday
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 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:
Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Performs all other job responsibilities as assigned
Inspects routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain
roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. - Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant or at point of supply to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications.
Works on a survey crew; operates survey instruments such as theodolite, transit and level, electronic distance meter, and total survey station.
Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
Trains other employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
No education required.
TMT I = No experience required
TMT II = 1 year experience*
TMT 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 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.
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
- Class A CDL (No restrictions)
- Background in roadway maintenance
- Light/Heavy equipment operating
The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II and III include:
Knowledge of:
The use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
The use of light and heavy highway equipment
Maintaining a safe working relationship with others
Follow verbal and written instructions
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Subject to extreme heat and cold: below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for longer than a hour
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
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 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations (one week rotations).
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Required to report for duty during inclement weather conditions.
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Required to work weekends and holidays.
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Required to work hours other than 8am to 5pm
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Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 23, 2026, 8:53:02 AM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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.
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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