Transportation Maintenance Technician

Posting Number

R-083960

Job Type

Full

Department

Transportation Services

Major/Essential Duties of Job

The Transportation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the production and deployment of signs, barricades and other devices used for traffic and pedestrian notification and control. Performs basic parking structure repairs. Assists in the support of special events. Signage - Assists with assembling vinyl signage and installing parking lot, garage, informational and way finding signage. Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, metal hydraulic shearing equipment and other metalworking tools to repair or fabricate signs. Requires use of a University vehicle. Special Events - Assists with periodic, labor-intensive special event functions such as football game support as needed. Includes placing and recovering signs, traffic devices or other equipment used to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Requires use of a University vehicle. Parking Maintenance - Responsible for general maintenance and repair of parking-related equipment. Periodically assists with painting/striping parking lots and parking structures as assigned, which may include pressure washing, grinding, sand blasting, laying out stripes or markings, painting, applying thermo-lay traffic markings, cleaning of painting tools, painting structures, repairing woodwork, and minor welding. Observant of areas and items that require attention/repair such as signage, barricades, painting, as well as other opportunities across campus. Requires use of a University vehicle. Security and Safety - Promotes security of vehicles, parking structures, and safety to assure that the unit follows policies and procedures.

Occasional Duties

Periodically assists with painting/striping parking lots and facilities as assigned, which may include pressure washing, grinding, sand blasting, laying out stripes or markings, painting, applying thermo-lay traffic markings, cleaning of painting tools, painting structures, repairing woodwork, and minor welding. Performs other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in building or mechanical maintenance work. Valid Driver’s License (Class C) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Preferred Education and Experience

Work experience emphasizing sign production, deployment and maintenance. Experience in painting parking structures or striping parking lot. Experience moving or backing up trailers. Certification or license in one or more of the mechanical/electrical trades. Extensive knowledge of the TAMU (College Station) campus and familiarity with traffic control

Comments to Applicants

Working overtime, weekends, occasional holidays and all home football games is required. Ability to work in any type of weather conditions and be able to walk a long distance to move around a large campus environment. Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary

$17.35

Pay Basis

HourlyHourly

Position Type

Budgeted

Location

College Station, TX

Security Sensitive
(Employment in a position designated as security sensitive will be contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire.)

Yes

Is this position restricted by the Patriot Act?

No

Is this position D.O.T. regulated?

No

EEO/AA Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer