[Loch-Ruadh] OT: Job Opportunity in Weatherford

[Caerell MacDomnaill]

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB REQUISITION

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 005821
BUSINESS UNIT: Fort Worth District

OPENING DATE: 04/12/2004
CLOSING DATE: 04/26/2004 at 5:00 pm  

Completed application packet must be submitted prior to the above
closing date and
time. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before the closing
date.

SALARY:  9.35-12.34 PER HOUR
BUSINESS TITLE: K512 / Transportation Maint Tech II
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Engineering Technician I
SALARY GROUP/CLASS: A08 / 2121

You are encouraged to apply at the nearest Texas Department of
Transportation
 Human Resources Office as listed on the application instruction sheet
between the
 hours of 8am and 5pm. However, applications will be accepted at any
Texas
 Department of Transportation location. Human Resources Office
telephone:
817/370-6845
 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 Act of 1990.   

WORK LOCATION NAME AND ADDRESS:
WEATHERFORD MAINT SECTION
1427 W BANKHEAD
WEATHERFORD,TX 76086

NUMBER OF OPENINGS:   1

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full-Time

TYPE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED: Commercial Class A

TRAVEL (Overnight): Yes  - 5%

SHIFTS: FIRST

JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs transportation maintenance work.  Work requires use of
maintenance tools and operation of light equipment.  Has multiple areas
of responsibility.  Work requires contact with private entities. 
Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;
however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains highways and rights-of-way; erects and repairs guard rails,
highway markers and signs.
Learns to operate complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large
gradall, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving
machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor and profiling/milling
machine.
Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half
cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel,
paint striper and dump truck.
Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter
cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box,
backhoe, street sweeper and mower.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing
and minor repairs on equipment.
Fills out various required reports including time-keeping, equipment
forms, inventory, accident forms and PMI.
Assists in sanding bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping
the public and performing other work as directed during emergency
situations such as floods, tornadoes, snowstorms, accidents and
hazardous material spills.
Performs roadway repairs and hauls materials to job sites.
Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs
and barricades; flags traffic.
Picks up litter and roadway debris.
Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and
brush.
Maintains picnic, rest areas, and maintenance yards.
Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas.
Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at
accident sites.
Assists stranded motorists as required.
Repairs and installs signs and delineators, mail box supports and
posts, and performs some welding.
Assists in inspection of roadways during day and night to identify
damaged and missing delineators and signs.
Assists in performing sign inventories.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience
 One (1) year experience in maintenance, construction or equipment
operation.  (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time
experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Working knowledge of
   maintenance procedures and requirements
    the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
    applicable safety requirements
    vehicle maintenance and repair procedures 

Skill in
   the use of applicable tools and equipment of the trade
    the use of welding equipment 

Ability to
   move up to 50 pounds
    occasionally move up to 100 pounds, examples include bags of
cement, barricades, signs, tires, etc.
    follow instructions
    prioritize
    work in heavy traffic, cramped spaces, variable weather conditions
and at varied heights
    communicate effectively
    maintain effective working relationships
    prepare and maintain records, files and reports
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 External final applicants for any department position who could
potentially be required to drive for the department must pass a drug
test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause testing
during employment.

 Driver's record check will be conducted by the department. 
Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal
vehicles and motor-driven equipment to conduct agency business.
Must have a Commercial Driver License at time of application.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver, safety
sensitive and vessel crewmember positions.  Commercial drivers, safety
sensitive employees and vessel crewmembers will be subject to additional
drug and alcohol testing during employment.
In addition to the Commercial Driver License, the employee must have or
obtain within 90 calendar days of employment the X endorsement on their
CDL.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and
comply with all safety requirements.

REMARKS

Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can
report to work for emergency conditions.  

As part of its employment process, TxDOT may procure or have prepared a
criminal background check.  An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal
background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for
which the report is initiated.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills held or performed by employees in this job. Employees
may perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet
the minimum requirements (education and experience) and knowledge,
skills and abilities for the position. In addition to a completed
application, the department will accept a separate sheet(s) from
applicants explaining how they meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(if you do so, each explanation should be limited to one-half page per
KSA). 

Screening for minimum requirements will be based on the identified
education and experience needed to perform the essential functions.
Interviewee selection is based on information provided explaining how
the applicant meets each knowledge, skill and ability requirement.

Definitions of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities requirements: 
Some knowledge: a basic knowledge of job requirements gained through
education, training or     experience to perform work as a beginner,
trainee or routine worker.
Working knowledge: sufficient knowledge of a job to perform essential
functions of the position; usually requires previous experience or
education and specialized training. 
Considerable knowledge: sufficient knowledge of a job and the business
area to which it belongs to follow and/or help develop new methods,
procedures or processes, train others, review the work of others and
assume responsibility for people or product. 
Thorough knowledge: an in-depth knowledge of elements of a job and the
business area to which it belongs to develop and implement new methods,
procedures or processes, train others, review the work of others and
assume responsibility for people or product. 
Extensive knowledge: a broad knowledge of elements of a job and
interrelated business areas to develop or direct the development of new
methods, procedures or processes, implement their use and integration
into existing programs and assume responsibility for people or product.
Skills: acquired measurable behaviors (e.g., use of a personal
computer).
Ability: natural talents or developed proficiencies (e.g., communicate
technical information).

Applicants may submit attachments to provide the 'Summary of
Experience' information in the Employment History section of the
application. A note to 'See Attachment' in the experience portion of the
application is acceptable. All other items under Employment History must
be fully completed. Resumes and attachments explaining knowledge,
skills, and abilities will continue to be accepted for whatever
additional information they contain, but not in place of a completed
application. 

An internal applicant who is selected for a position in their current
salary group will not be eligible for an increase in salary if the new
state title is the same as the old.  If the new state title is different
from the old, the selectee may receive an increase of up to 3.4%.

Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment physical exam at
employer's expense is required and is a condition of employment. If
hired, you must provide document(s) within three (3) days of your hire
date that establish your identity and employment eligibility. A complete
list of acceptable documents is on file with your local Texas Workforce
Commission office.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER