MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER - 10062026-81499

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 efforts help extend the life of assets and ensure responsible use of public resources. The 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 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.
• Communicate effectively with team members to learn objectives, listen carefully, respond quickly to requests, keep accurate records, and communicate clearly.
• Prioritize safety in all tasks.
• 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.
• Engage actively in the program to develop your skills and advance in your role.
• Operate equipment to clear ice and snow from highways and bridges, assist with setting up warning signs, and carry out other duties as needed during severe weather and emergency situations, such as floods, tornadoes, snowstorms, vehicle accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Communicate effectively with the foreman, peers, and emergency crews about lane closures, incident severity, the status of emergency responses, and other critical information.
• Keep accurate records of all activities and details during roadside operations, work sites, and emergencies.
• Stay up to date on training related to emergency operations.
• Assist in providing support to local law enforcement officials at crash sites; assist stranded motorists as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; General Educational Development diploma.
• Entry level Transportation Worker. No prerequisites other than High School Education or equivalent.
• Eligible for promotion to Transportation Worker 2 upon satisfactory review and completion of the required skills and competency elements* of the Transportation Worker 1 level, including having obtained the appropriate level of Commercial Driver's License based on the employee's age (see Necessary Special Qualifications).
• Transportation Worker 2: Intermediate level Transportation Worker. 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 the required skills and competency elements* of the Transportation Worker 2 level.
• Transportation Worker 3: Experienced level Transportation Worker. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements* at the Transportation Worker 2 level.
• Each level of the Transportation Worker Series will have a defined Work Element Plan that details a set number of