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The expanding Digital Print Center (DPC) at TxDOT is in need of a Bindery Operator who can not only fit into our fast-paced team environment but is also ready to learn new technologies associated with our expanding capabilities. TxDOT offers a complete benefits package to their employees, promotes a work life balance, and holds the safety of their employees at a very high standard.
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:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- 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)
Performs digital imaging and printing services related work in the Support Services Division. Work involves setting up, operating, cleaning, and performing minor maintenance on related equipment and machines. Work requires contact with departmental employees and governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
- Coordinates with customers, evaluates job orders and selects equipment and materials for job; advises customers regarding technical service operations.
- Determines and inspects layout for jobs, ensuring customer specifications are met.
- Fastens, prepares, packages, or stacks materials and products using hand tools and fastening equipment; as required, moves items and materials related to these duties.
- Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Informs supervisor and/or lead worker regarding issues related to operating problems; initializes systems when necessary.
- Maintains stockroom, reprographic files, map, plate, negative and microfilm files; as required, moves items and materials related to these activities.
- May train other employees
- Sets up and operates bindery equipment, printers, copiers, and other related equipment.
- Performs emergency power-down procedures for both software and hardware.
- Provides customers with technical advice concerning service operations.
- Verifies job order information for size, color, type of paper and color of ink.
- Assists with the maintenance and monitoring of machines and equipment, prepares and maintains production/operating documents, logs, and records; prepares reports.
- Performs and maintains print shop inventory.
- Proofs general appearance of final product to ensure it meets standards and specifications.
- Monitors and evaluates production performance, troubleshoots and resolves equipment problems.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. Relevant education or technical training may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 1 year in reprographic services, digital printing services, bindery services, or related work experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Some knowledge of:
- Reprographic layout methods
- Applicable computer systems and applications
- Capabilities and limitations of equipment
- Printing procedures
- Bindery equipment maintenance and operations
- Inventory management methods
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
- Safely working with hazardous chemicals/materials.
Some skill in:
- Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to noise
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Reaching-extending hand{s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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/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
