Design Technician I or II (Transportation Engineer Tech I or II)

Do you love to work with technology and on computers in your work?  Do you like the challenge of solving problems?  Are you detail oriented and have excellent communication skills?   Are you wanting to learn more about roadway design? Do you enjoy working on a team on long term projects? If this sounds like you. Come learn and grow with TxDOT!

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Design Technician I or II based in Cleburne, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.  

http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

Salary/Plan Group:

• Transportation Engineer Tech I: A16 $40,918 - $61,130
• Transportation Engineer Tech II: A18 $45,521 - $71,055

Physical Work Location: 2200 FM 2280, Cleburne, 76033

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.

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 Engineer Tech I

Performs basic design work and calculations. Performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer and registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Engineer Tech II

• Performs intermediate design work and calculations; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures.
• Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer and registered architect who has final approval authority for
• projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the
• supervisor.

A Day in the life of a Design Technician I or II may include:

• Drafting designs
• Field investigation
• Plan review
• Creating funding proposals
• Providing status updates on projects with TxDOT Leadership
• Meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Transportation Engineer Tech I Experience: No experience required. (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

Transportation Engineer Tech II Experience: 2 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Transportation Engineer Tech I and II Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate.

Transportation Engineer Tech I Competencies:

• Basic Roadway Design

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Higher Mathematics

• Performing basic design and drafting
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Transportation Engineer Tech II Competencies (in addition to Transportation Engineer Tech I):

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Interactive graphic and design information systems

• Performing Intermediate Drafting

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Transportation Engineer Tech I and II Physical Requirements:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• 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
• 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 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• 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