General Engineering Tech I or II

General Engineering Tech I or II (Maintenance Contract Inspector

Position Information

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working outdoors? Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently without sacrificing quality? If so, and you are ready to help move Texas forward; we want to hear from you TxDOT's Lufkin District is looking for a General Engineering Tech I or II in our Angelina County Maintenance Office.

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:

General Engineering Tech I : (A19) $48,244 - $76,028
General Engineering Tech II : (A20) $51,158 - $81,351

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

Minimum Salary: 48,244.00 Maximum Salary: 81,351.00Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: Angelina County Maint Section 1410 KURTH DRIVE Lufkin 75901Travel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Thursday / 7:00am - 5:30pmLocation 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 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 advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract 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:

• Drives to inspect barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
• Drives to inspect construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• 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.
• Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The above and:

• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid contracts

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Experience: 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 a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

• Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Proficient skill in
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using light highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Monitoring contracts and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Expert skill in
• Using light highway equipment
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Proficient skill in
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Monitoring contracts and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 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.

Job: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Nov 18, 2025, 10:22:46 AM Unposting Date: Dec 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec IV/V State Job Code/s: 9308/9309

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information