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Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work. Work involves physical labor tasks such as: plant and landscape maintenance, maintenance of comfort stations and rights-of-way, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Assists in repairing and erecting signs and repairing drums and/or barricades; as required moves items related to these duties.
Assists in warehousing and supply functions.
Assists with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, and other related work.
Assists with traffic control to include placing and gathering cones, flagging traffic, and other related work.
Operates light equipment. (Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.)
Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush and mowing, fertilizing and watering, as required moves items related to these duties.
Performs some carpentry work.
Performs some clerical duties.
Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports, as required moves items related to these duties.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
Other Conditions:
Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require 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.
Position InformationTxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a roadway Maintenance Intern for the Junction Maintenance Office.
This position is for an internship during the months of May - August (full-time/40 hours per week). Duties for this position will definitely include working outdoors, and learning about roadway maintenance processes, materials, and safe practices; and, may also include assisting with road repairs and sign repair/replacement, flagging traffic in work zones, tree trimming, litter pick-up, yard maintenance and much more. Your friends in retail and food service will be so jealous of your work schedule here: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. This internship will provide current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while earning a competitive salary. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers and serving the citizens of Texas. A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer. It can also serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. Make the choice to join TxDOT today!
Benefits And PerksAt TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
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)
JobSchool
ScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusTemporary
Job TypeTemporary Work
Job LevelNon-Management
Job PostingMar 29, 2024, 2:41:57 PM
State Job Title/sClerk III
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
Applicant InformationThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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