Sr Maintenance Tech

About the role

This position provides professional maintenance of NTTA's roadways, turf, and associated roadway components (guardrails, attenuators, storm drains, etc.) within the Agency's maintenance limits. The Senior Maintenance Tech – Roadway will drive and operate various sizes/types of mowers, light/medium/heavy duty trucks, forklifts, loaders, snow and ice equipment, and various other heavy construction vehicles and equipment to accomplish tasks. The role also oversees repairs, confirms repairs are completed within specifications, oversees and evaluates implemented traffic control plans, and corrects observed deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Removes, replaces, and repairs guardrail, attenuators, and associated roadway safety items
• Cleans riprap, drains, joints, as well as assists with erosion repair/prevention projects
• Performs concrete & asphalt pavement repairs and other repair/construction tasks
• Removes all litter, debris, and unwanted items within NTTA's maintenance limits, including traveled lanes, shoulders, grass covered and slope areas
• Participates in Snow and Ice Events by preparing, operating, and cleaning various pieces of equipment and vehicles
• Removes, replaces, and repairs concrete median barriers, bridge rails, and other vertical concrete elements
• Assists with the installation, removal, repair, replacement, and/or rotation of signs
• Safely operates designated vehicles, tools, and equipment to perform assigned tasks
• Responds to emergencies, especially Snow and Ice Operations; required to work up to a 12-hour shift as part of the Department's emergency operation
• Under the direction of a licensed applicator, applies herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers as directed
• Operates equipment, vehicles, message signs, and other traffic control items to perform the installation and maintenance of lane closures, shoulder closures, and other traffic control plans
• Performs turf maintenance activities by mowing, edging, trimming brush and trees, and removing brush and trees
• Inspects, installs, removes, repairs, replaces, and maintains various types of pavement markings
• Inspects all NTTA equipment, tools, and vehicles before and after use; reports any damage and/or failures in accordance with established procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6-months/1-year of advanced training or education beyond a high school diploma
• 3 – 5 years' experience
• Valid Class "B" CDL and ability to obtain Texas Class "B" CDL within 30 days of hire
• Ability to obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 12 months of hire
• Ability to obtain necessary CDL endorsements - tanker

Pay

Starting Rate: $23/Hourly

Benefits

Retention Bonus: $2,000

Schedule

This position is designated as an Essential Employee. Incumbents may be required to work morning, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency shifts to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.