General Engineering Tech I or II

Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and 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.

General Engineering Tech I

Administers construction and bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office.

Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities.

Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.

Develops new test procedures, implements use of new equipment and provides technical expertise in maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems

Inspects 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.

Monitors and maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.

Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains PS&E documents and files.

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.

General Engineering Tech II

Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time / cost estimates.

Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

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.

Interprets plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) policy and clarifies procedures.

May train other employees

Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.

Reviews / assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Experience

General Engineering Tech I : 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.

General Engineering Tech II : 6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.)

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• GET I / II

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.

Competencies

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Conditions of Employment

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

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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