Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II in Houston. This role involves coordinating roadway maintenance projects, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in maintenance or construction.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction.
• 1 year supervisory/managerial experience required.
• Valid driver's license and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects.
• Supervise maintenance and clerical employees to ensure safety.
• Assist in budget preparation and emergency response planning.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Public Relations

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II (2501382)

Job Description

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II - ( 2501382 )

Position Information

Join TxDOT's Houston District as an Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II at the West Harris Maintenance Section!

In this role, you'll coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects. You'll work closely with the maintenance section supervisor, gaining valuable experience and leadership skills. At TxDOT, safety is our top priority, and you'll play a key role in maintaining our strong safety culture. If you're ready to grow in an exciting career, apply today!

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.

Minimum Salary

: 65,448.00

Maximum Salary

: 84,500.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: West Harris Co Ae/Maint 14838 NORTHWEST FREEWAY Houston 77040

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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)

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

Supervises a group of maintenance and clerical employees responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Reports to a Maintenance Section Supervisor at a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio in accordance with the published rank sum. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires contact with the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

• Assigns and oversees the work of section and contracted crews; ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardousspills affecting area roadways.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Inspects maintenance contract work.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Oversees scheduling of equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor II

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have 2 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction andmaintenance work
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Budgeting methods and procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technicalemployees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling - moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing - using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling - using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity - using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• 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.
• Will be required to work weather events (hurricanes, snow/ice, flooding).
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations.

Job

Job

: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 15, 2025, 1:26:42 PM

Unposting Date

: May 30, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.