Maintenance Contract Inspector - Marshall, TX

About the role

Performs and coordinates maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers maintenance and/or bridge inspection record-keeping activities
• Reviews and coordinates with maintenance supervisors/area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities
• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards
• 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
• 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
• Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts
• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
• Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies

• Knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Skill in: Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
  Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
  Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to lifting up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 10 lbs
• Subject to stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Subject to reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Subject to standing-prolonged periods of time
• Subject to walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Subject to talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Subject to hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Subject to 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 position requires 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.

Must be able to report for duty on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Position Information

Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a Maintenance Contract Inspector (General Engineering Tech I) to join our team in Marshall, Texas. In this essential role, you will oversee key aspects of infrastructure maintenance, including Processing damage claims efficiently and accurately
Inspecting various routing maintenance contracts
Managing data entry and reporting through SiteManager
Monitoring and tracking traffic control budgets
Conducting thorough bridge inspections to ensure safety and compliance

Candidates

• Candidates must possess strong computer proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills, as both are essential for success in this role.

Benefits And 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

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)

Job Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Non-Management

Job Posting Jul 13, 2026, 2:46:35 PM

State Job Title/s Transportation Mntnce Spec IV

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Additional Applicant Information

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