General Engineering Tech I or II with Managed Lanes

Position Overview

TxDOT's Dallas District Managed Lanes Department is looking for a self-driven General Engineering Tech I or II to support transportation operations along our managed lane corridors. This role includes daily corridor inspections of our roadways such as IH 30, IH35E and SH 183, identifying and reporting damage, issuing contractor call-outs and maintaining accurate documentation and contract compliance. You'll also prepare monthly estimates and work closely with contractors and internal teams to keep our network running safely and efficiently. Ideal candidates thrive in the field, solve problems quickly and communicate with all stakeholders effectively.

Salary: General Engineering Tech I (A19): $48,244.00 - $76,028.00; General Engineering Tech II (A20): $51,158.00 - $81,351.00

Key Responsibilities

• Essential Duties: Administers construction and/or bridge inspection record-keeping activities in a District Area Office.
• Essential Duties: Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities.
• Essential Duties: Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Essential Duties: Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.
• Essential Duties: Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional Duties for General Engineering Tech II: Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and/or bundled bid contracts.
• Additional Duties for General Engineering Tech II: Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• Additional Duties for General Engineering Tech II: Inspects construction and both routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. (Applicable for both General Engineering Tech I and II)
• Experience Required: 4 years for General Engineering Tech I or 6 years for General Engineering Tech II 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.
• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Benefits & Perks

• 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, with many offices statewide designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.