Highway Maintenance Section Assistant - Snyder, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid leave & holidays

Health premiums for full-time

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Section Assistant in Snyder, TX. You will assist a supervisor, oversee crews and contractors, and help maintain safe roadways in a defined area while coordinating daily maintenance tasks.

The role requires 6 years of roadway maintenance or related work, a valid CDL-A with N endorsement, and a pre-employment physical and drug testing. Onsite work with potential for weather-related emergencies.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction work.
• Valid Commercial Class A Driver License (CDL) with N endorsement.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Ability to operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors to keep roadways safe.
• Schedule equipment, materials and personnel for section projects.
• Assist with planning, coordinating emergency responses to weather, accidents and spills.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Lead daily work assignments and serve as a resource for questions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Section Assistant - Snyder, TX (2602699)

Job Description

Highway Maintenance Section Assistant - Snyder, TX - ( 2602699 )

Position Information

Keep Snyder Rolling with TxDOT!

TxDOT's Scurry County needs a Maintenance Section Assistant! We are more than just paving roads, we are building essential connections and ensuring the safety of our communities, one mile at a time. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure that keeps Texas moving. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the daily maintenance activities that preserve our roadways. We are looking for individuals who possess a strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and a keen eye to detail. If you have a knack for making things run smoothly, a dedication to quality work, and a desire to be part of a team that feels like family, then this position is for you! Help us build something great and keep Texas roads safe for everyone.

Minimum Salary

: 67,200.00

Maximum Salary

: 93,138.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Snyder Ae/Scurry Co Maint Sect 111 N AVENUE V Snyder 79550

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 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)

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 crews and support 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 in budget preparation for the section.

Assists in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways.

Assists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.

Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.

Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.

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 crews and support staff.

Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.

May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.

Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.

Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.

Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resource for complex questions and
troubleshooting of problems; presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members’ career
conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Licenses and Certifications:

Must have a valid *Commercial Class \"A\" Driver License (CDL) at time of application with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions - This position requires you to drive a state vehicle for TxDOT.

Substitution

-Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Supervisory Experience

-No supervisory experience required.

Other Conditions

- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

- This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.

Extensive knowledge of:

Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Maintenance contract inspection procedures

Considerable knowledge of:

Incident management procedures

Budgeting methods and procedures

Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Coordinating labor,