MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER 1 - 10062026-81553

Location: Cannon County; Grundy County; Warren County; Woodbury, TN; Altamont, TN; McMinnville, TN. Department: Transportation. Job Type: Full-Time. Opening Date: 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time. Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time.

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. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, vehicles, power equipment, and standard hand tools to support the preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and construction of roads, structures, and roadside features throughout the State's transportation system. These efforts help extend the life of assets and ensure responsible use of public resources. This position performs duties in compliance with Department policies, standard operating guidelines, procedures, and specifications, while also following directives from the Foreman to achieve desired outcomes. The Maintenance Transportation Worker requires full accountability for task completion, safe equipment operation, and overall highway maintenance activities. This position 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

• Identify, repair, and install 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.
• 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.
• Assist the Maintenance Foreman by taking all required safety and flagging training.
• Assist in tracking data related to employee time, equipment, and material usage on projects.
• Assist in the proper operation and basic maintenance of TDOT equipment, such as dump trucks, trailers, pickups, loaders, tractors with mowers, sweepers, rollers, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, and other machinery as needed, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Accurately