General Engineering Tech I - Huntsville, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

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Huntsville, United States

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Description

General Engineering Tech I -II : Huntsville AO
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(2401505
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Position Information
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at ).

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of the position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Salary Grade

General Engineering Tech I:
$ 45,244 - $72,408

General Engineering Tech II:
$48,158 - $ 77,477

Minimum Salary: 45,244.00
Maximum Salary: 77,477.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Huntsville-Walker Co Ae/Maint 580 IH 45 N Huntsville 77320

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift:
Day Job

Location Flexibility:
Onsite
Location Flexibility Details: Can work from home up to 2 days a week. Office is in Huntsville, TX *Madisonville, Buffalo or Fairfield might be a possibility depending on availability.

Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for fulltime employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS )

Position Description

Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex contract maintenance inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees.

May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Maintains liaison and acts in a consultative capacity with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the general public regarding utility and driveway placements.
Performs onsite inspection of the installation/construction of driveways and utilities permitted to ensure compliance with approved permit and to verify proper traffic control measures are being followed.
Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility/driveway permit issues.
Maintains permit documentation, records and plan sets.
Meets with the public to resolve the problems of encroachments on state rightofway.
Reviews and processes driveway permits.
Works closely with city and county agencies and coordinates the departmental review of site plans for developments abutting the state rightofway.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

General Engineering Tech I:4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

General Engineering Tech II :6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

General Engineering Tech I

Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Basic traffic