Transportation Maintenance Technician

Job TitleTransportation Maintenance Technician Agency Texas A&M University Department Transportation Services Proposed Minimum Salary$17.35 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Transportation Maintenance Technician Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute 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. Transportation Services will provide uniforms as well as all tools and safety equipment. This will be an hourly paid position beginning at $17.35/hr. Who We Are Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of experience in painting and other construction trades, traffic control or barricade/sign production and deployment. Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid Drivers License (Class C) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: Work experience emphasizing sign production, deployment and maintenance. Experience in painting parking structures or striping parking lots. 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. Responsibilities: Special Events - Assist with periodic, labor-intensive special event functions such as football game support as needed. This may include placing and recovering signs, traffic devices or other equipment used to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Requires driving to various campus locations to set up signage and barricades. Check email and events calendar daily for special events updates. Signage- Assist with assembling vinyl signage and installing parking lot, garage, informational and way finding signage. Set up and operate drill press, grinder, metal hydraulic shearing equipment and other metalworking tools to repair or fabricate signs. Parking Maintenance- Responsible for general maintenance and repair of parking-related equipment. Periodically assists with painting/striping parking lots and parking structures as assigned. This may include pressure washing, grinding, laying out stripes or markings, painting, applying thermo-lay traffic markings, cleaning of painting tools, painting structures, repairing woodwork, and minor welding. Be observant of areas and items that require attention/repair such as signage, barricades, painting, as well as other opportunities across campus. Security and Safety- Promote security of vehicles, facilities, and safety to assure that the unit follows policies and procedures. Other Requirements or Other Factors Ability to work in all weather conditions. Required to work overtime, weekends, occasional holidays, all home football games, and occasionally when campus is closed due to weather/emergencies. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects. May be required to stand/traverse for extended periods of time (hours may increase depending on Special Events). Performs such tactile activities such as key punch, keyboarding, grasping, holding, wrist flexion/extension, and repetitive tasks. Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, lifting, reaching (including overhead), pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, and sitting. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Orientation Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice