Bridge Maintenance- San Antonio

Bridge Maintenance- San Antonio

Position Information

TxDOT San Antonio District is looking to hire a General Transportation Tech based in San Antonio, TX. The Bridge Office is responsible for design, inspection, and the only full-time bridge maintenance team within TxDOT. Within the Bridge Design Section, this individual will be responsible for performing bridge and structural engineering work that serves the 12-county region that makes up the San Antonio District. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk

Annual Salary Ranges

General Transportation Tech I (A16): $40,918- $61,130

General Transportation Tech II (A17): $42,976- $64,469

General Transportation Tech III (A18): $45,521- $71,055

This position is for a General Transportation Tech I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining 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: 71,055.00Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: San Antonio District Hdqtrs 4615 NW LOOP 410 San Antonio Travel: Yes, 5 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmLocation 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 highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and 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:

General Transportation Tech I

• 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.
• Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Transportation Tech II

In addition to the duties listed above

• Assists in inspecting 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.
• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mail box supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.

General Transportation Tech III

In addition to the duties listed above

• 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.
• Trains other employees.
• Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

GTT I = No experience required

GTT II = 1 year experience*

GTT III = 2 years experience*

• Experience must be 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 for year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• GTT 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.
• GTT III Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at time of application
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications:

• Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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 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 skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Standing-prolonged periods of time

Conditions of Employment:

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.
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Dec 3, 2025, 9:10:34 AM Unposting Date: Dec 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec III/II/I State Job Code/s: 9307, 9306, 9305

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 for applicants

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