Harris County Night Crew - Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, III - (2601456)
Position Information
TxDOT's Houston District is looking for independent and capable crew members to staff the Harris County Night Crew. Crew members will be filling the exciting role of responding to overnight emergencies throughout the county, working to keeps roadways safe and open for the traveling public. The Harris County Night Crew will also ensure that overnight maintenance projects are properly delivered to keep Houston roads open. If you're looking for an exciting career with TxDOT, while freeing up some personal time during the day, please apply!
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine 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: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Evening Job
Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week
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 Maint 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 Maint Tech II:
Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract 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.
Transportation Maint Tech III:
Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and
process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on
equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. 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 Maint 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 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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Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Maint Tech II:
Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Maintenance Tech I as well as:
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Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
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.
Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Maint Tech III:
Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Maintenance Tech I and II as well as:
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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.
May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Maint Tech I:
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 Maint Tech II:
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1 year experience 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
Transportation Maint Tech III:
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2 years experience 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
Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License
Transportation Maint Tech I:
Some knowledge of:
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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
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance -
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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Some skill in:
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Using basic mathematical fundamentals
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Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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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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Ability to:
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Follow verbal and written instructions
Transportation Maint Tech II:
Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Maint Tech I as well as:
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Considerable knowledge of:
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and
maintenance work -
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
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The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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Proficient skill in:
Transportation Maint Tech III:
Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Maint Tech I and II as well as:
Extensive knowledge of:
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
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Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
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Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
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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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Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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Proficient skill in:
Transportation Maint Tech I, II, and III:
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
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Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
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Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
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Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
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Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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 120 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: Jun 23, 2026, 3:54:44 PM
Unposting Date: Jul 7, 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.
Additional Applicant Information
