Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division

TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a Pavement Engineering Specialist I-IV for the Pavement Preservation Branch! As a Pavement Engineering Specialist, you will be working with industry experts supporting nondestructive automated pavement evaluation equipment.  You will utilize your skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, upgrade, and operate automated pavement evaluation equipment.  You will support stakeholders with equipment support, training, software evaluation and travel for data collection. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignment; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

At 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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Pavement Engineering Specialist I B18: $45,521 - $71,055
Pavement Engineering Specialist II B19: $48,244 - $76,028
Pavement Engineering Specialist III B20: $51,158 - $81,351
Pavement Engineering Specialist IV B21: $54,278 - $87,046

This position is for Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Assist in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Assist in troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Support the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Assist in preparing and updating equipment operation manuals and maintaining equipment records. Employees at this level perform routine assignments under close supervision and receive guidance on work methods and procedures.

Participate in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Oversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Lead and participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Oversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Oversee the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Manage statewide data measurement and collection initiatives, including research, load zoning, investigations, and pavement evaluation/design projects. Oversee and provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Present on automated pavement measurement equipment development at meetings and conferences. Provide expert advice on pavement-related activities to professionals. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains parts and pavement data measurement equipment inventory. 
   
• Performs data analysis to evaluate equipment. 
   
• Processes collected data in preparation for analysis. 
   
• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic, electrical and mechanical automated pavement Measurement equipment subsystems. 
   
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  
   

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
   
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
   
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
   
• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
   
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
   

Proficient skill in

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
   
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
   
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
   
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
   
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
   
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
   

Pavement Engineering Specialist II 
All of the above, and

Considerable knowledge of

• Purchasing methods and procedures
   
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
   
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
   

Pavement Engineering Specialist III
All of the above, and

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems 
   
• Visual distress evaluation methods of concrete and flexible pavements, as applicable to position
   
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
   
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
   

Pavement Engineering Specialist IV
All of the above, and

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
   
• Pavement management performance indices
   
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
   
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
   
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
   
• Subject to noise
   
• Subject to vibration
   
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
   
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
   
• Laying down, Climbing, Bent over, Squatting

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.

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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