Harris County Night Crew Maintenance Section Assistant

Txdot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

TxDOT is looking for a committed Maintenance Section Assistant to join its Harris County Night Crew. This role involves overseeing maintenance contracts and traffic incident management operations during nights. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in roadway maintenance with a focus on safety and operational effectiveness. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Leave and Holidays

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License within 120 days of employment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing maintenance contracts and incident management during night shifts.
• Lead work of maintenance crews and ensure projects follow safety guidelines.
• Respond to emergency notifications as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Communication

Incident Management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Transportation Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Harris County Night Crew Maintenance Section Assistant (2501526)

Job Description

Harris County Night Crew Maintenance Section Assistant - ( 2501526 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a skilled and committed individual to serve as the Maintenance Section Assistant of a 10-to-15-member night crew. This challenging and rewarding role will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in overseeing maintenance contracts and traffic incident management operations during nights for all state-maintained roadway and bridge facilities in Harris County. The Houston District maintains over 5,600 lane miles in Harris County, which is nearly 50% of its 6-county, district-wide roadway network.

Benefits of this position include:
•Higher Salary Pay: Competitive salary range to attract top talent.
•No Traffic Hassle: Working during night shifts means avoiding the usual traffic congestion, making the commute smoother.
•Flexible Schedule: The night shift schedule allows for flexibility in personal life, such as dropping kids off at school and picking them up.

Minimum Salary

: 60,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Evening Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week, Monday - Friday 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM 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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefitsat a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Assists a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by the crews and contractors, which provides a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews includingscheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardousspills affecting area roadways.
• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• 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:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 7 years 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's Licenseorhave obtained a CDL "A”License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction andmaintenance work
  • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Incident management procedures
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recordingmeeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Using light highway equipment
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• 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
• 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
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• 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 forsafetyimpactpositions.This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to report for duty within 90 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist IV State Job Code/s : 2130

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. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

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.