Transportation Maint Tech I/II/III-Beeville - (2601435)
Position Information
The Beeville Maintenance Section is now hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, or III! Join a team committed to keeping Texas roads safe and reliable. At TxDOT, safety is at the core of everything we do—and our strong safety culture begins with you. In this role, you’ll help maintain and enhance roadway conditions while building valuable hands-on experience and technical expertise.
If you’re looking for a fulfilling career with growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
Annual Salary Grade/Range
Transportation Maintenance Tech I (A16) - $40,918.00 - $61,130.00
Transportation Maintenance Tech II (A17) - $42,976.00 - $64,469.00
Transportation Maintenance Tech III (A18) - $45,521.00 - $71,055.00
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: Bee County Maintenance Section 662 US 181 NORTH Beeville 78102
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: M-Thurs 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
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.
The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance 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.
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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 picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
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Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
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Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and brush.
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Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
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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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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.
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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
Additional duties for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:-
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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Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
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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.
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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
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May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
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Trains other employees.
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Inspects and processes damage claims
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Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems
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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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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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
No education required.
Experience for Transportation Maintenance Tech (TMT):
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Transportation Maintenance Tech I = No experience required
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Transportation Maintenance Tech II = 1 year experience*
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Transportation Maintenance Tech 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.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Transportation Maintenance Tech I Must have or obtain Commercial Class "A" CDL with "N" Tank Endorsement within 120 days from date of employment.
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Transportation Maintenance Tech II and 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.
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Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate (To be given at time of hire)
NOTE: 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License
Competencies:
The required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Tech I include:
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Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
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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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The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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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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Using applicable electronic test equipment
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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Follow verbal and written instructions
Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech II include:
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Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
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Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
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Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Additional competencies for Transportation Maintenance Tech III include:
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Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
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Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Physical Requirements and Working 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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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
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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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Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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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.
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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.
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Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
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Required to work weekends and holidays.
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Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
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Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
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Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
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A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 24, 2026, 9:22:43 AM
Unposting Date: Jul 10, 2026, 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.
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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