MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER - 08112026-79549

Location: Davidson County, Williamson County

Salary: $3,631.00 - $4,533.00 monthly ($43,572.00 - $54,396.00 annually)

About the Role

The Maintenance Transportation Worker plays a vital role in ensuring TDOT's infrastructure operates efficiently, safely, and remains in good working condition. This position supports the preservation of TDOT's infrastructure and public safety by performing daily maintenance tasks and operating equipment to maintain roads and facilities.

These positions are in Region 3 - District 37 Operations - Maintenance Section. This role strengthens maintenance activities within the team and assists in delivering high-quality work within a defined scope, schedule, and budget. The Maintenance Transportation Worker works under the guidance of experienced team members, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to improve operational efficiencies and contribute to implementing innovative best practices. This position will take on more responsibilities as expertise is developed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance work on TDOT infrastructure to ensure safety and operational efficiency, including identification, repair, and installation of signs, delineators, mailbox supports, and posts.
• Perform roadway maintenance and repair, including litter pickup, debris and carcass removal, mowing, shoulder maintenance, snow and ice removal, drainage structure cleaning and replacement, vegetation removal, pothole repair, and traffic control.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, trailers, pickups, loaders, tractors with mowers, sweepers, rollers, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, and other machinery as needed.
• Perform preventive and minor maintenance on TDOT assets by identifying deterioration and other deficiencies.
• Assist in integrating quality management into maintenance activities in alignment with Asset Management goals.
• Promote a safety-focused work environment by recognizing and communicating hazards, assessing risks, and mitigating safety concerns.
• Apply TDOT Policy 305-01 with Table A (PPE Guide), TDOT Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policies, and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to establish and maintain safe and effective work zones.
• Assist the Maintenance Foreman by taking all required safety and flagging training.
• Track data related to employee time, equipment, and material usage on projects.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment and accurately track equipment usage.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Assist with mentoring and offer basic technical support related to maintenance tasks.
• Gain an understanding of team roles within projects and work well with other teams.
• Assist the public during emergency situations and communicate effectively with team members.
• Participate in the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program by completing all required training and documentation.
• Maintain your Personal Advancement Log (PAL), submit necessary records on time, review module materials carefully, and prepare for scheduled exams and demonstrations.
• Operate equipment to clear ice and snow from highways and bridges, assist with setting up warning signs, and carry out other duties during severe weather and emergency situations (e.g., floods, tornadoes, vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills).
• Communicate effectively with the foreman, peers, and emergency crews about lane closures, incident severity, and the status of emergency responses.
• Keep accurate records of all activities and details during roadside operations, work sites, and emergencies.
• Assist in providing support to local law enforcement officials at crash sites and assist stranded motorists as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee.
• If under age 21, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within eleven months at your own expense (Code O, Code K, and Code 52 restriction allowable; Code E restriction not allowable; testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle). Some positions may require removal of the Code O restriction.
• If age 21 or older, possess or obtain within eleven months a Class A CDL with an N endorsement (Code L restriction not allowable; testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle).
• Employees will have five months from hire or promotion to obtain the applicable permits leading to eligibility for the specific required license.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, variable hours outside of the normal work schedule, and an on-call rotation.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Transportation Worker 1: Entry-level position. No prerequisites other than high school education or equivalent. Eligible for promotion to Transportation Worker 2 upon satisfactory review and completion of required skills and competency elements, including obtaining the appropriate CDL based on age.

Transportation Worker 2: Intermediate level. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements of the Transportation Worker 1 level. Eligible for promotion to Transportation Worker 3 upon satisfactory review and completion of required skills and competency elements.

Transportation Worker 3: Experienced level. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements at the Transportation Worker 2 level.

Each level of the Transportation Worker Series has a defined Work Element Plan detailing core and elective skills, competencies, and corresponding exam and demonstration requirements for eligibility to advance to the next level.

Skills

Transportation Worker I, II, and III:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical fundamentals.
• Basic report and form writing skills.
• Skilled in applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Skilled in the use of light and heavy highway equipment.
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to recognize and take precautions for potential hazards to the transportation work crew.

Transportation Worker II and III:

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and temporary signing and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of project logistics and worksite planning.

Transportation Worker III:

• Ability to lead teams, maintaining effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Ability to train teams and individuals, recognizing applicable teaching and learning methods.
• Knowledge of material estimating and procurement procedures.