District Maintenance Specialist (Transportation Specialist I-V) - Atlanta, TX

Looking for a hands-on career that keeps Texas moving? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District is hiring a District Maintenance Specialist (Transportation Specialist I-V) located in Atlanta, Texas to help preserve and protect the state’s vital infrastructure. In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining bridges across Northeast Texas. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and making a difference in your community, this is your chance to build a career with purpose. TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Join us and help keep Texas connected—one bridge at a time.

• Transportation Specialist I- Salary Grade: B19; Salary Range: $48,244 - $76,028 yearly
• Transportation Specialist II- Salary Grade: B20; Salary Range: $51,158 - $81,351 yearly
• Transportation Specialist III- Salary Grade: B21; Salary Range: $54,278 - $87,046 yearly
• Transportation Specialist IV- Salary Grade: B22; Salary Range: $57,614 - $93,138 yearly
• Transportation Specialist V- Salary Grade: B24; Salary Range: $65,104 - 106,634 yearly

TxDOT 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. 

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.texas.gov)

Transportation Specialist I And Ii:

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Specialist Iii And Iv

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. 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.

Transportation Specialist V

Provides planning, oversight and high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways and bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Highly involved in the management of the district's Bridge Follow Up Action Plan. Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. 

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist I And Ii

• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Reviews and maintains files which indicate the condition of the bridge inventory and documents compliance with bridge inspection manuals.
• Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist Iii

In addition to the above, essential duties also include:

• Provides technical expertise and oversights/coordination of transportation programs in a district in the following function activities: District Bridge Action Follow Up Plan
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist Iv

In addition to the above, essential duties also include:

• Performs advanced technical activities related to inspection and appraisal of bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer V

In addition to the above, essential duties also include:

• Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Oversees construction project assignments, determines work requirements to complete projects and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Oversees the development of short- and long-range maintenance plans and monitors operations to ensure compliance with plans.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist II: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist III, IV, V: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

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

Licenses And Certifications:

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

Competencies:

• Knowledge of:
• Skill in:
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
• Preventative maintenance methods and procedures
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports 

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Walking- moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Close Visual Acuity- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment 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.
• IMPORTANT: For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire. 
• 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.

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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