Maintenance Operations Coordinator

Texas Department of Transportation; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave I

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Kerrville seeks a Maintenance Operations Coordinator to oversee special transportation jobs, coordinating equipment, personnel, and contracts. You will lead maintenance crews and respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and efficiency on Texas roads.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5 years in roadway maintenance or related fields, with CDL-A license and other related qualifications. Onsite work in Kerrville with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of experience in roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related work.
• Substitutions for minimum qualifications: related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted on a year-per-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities.
• Leads the work of specialized maintenance and technical workers.
• Responds to emergency notifications on an as-needed basis.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and completed work by crews and contractors.
• Prepares daily and weekly work schedules and ensures safety guidelines are followed.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Operations Coordinator (2602440)

Job Description

Maintenance Operations Coordinator - ( 2602440 )

Position Information

Make an Impact on Texas Roads and Your Community

Build a rewarding career with TxDOT that offers meaningful work, professional independence, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and reliability of Texas roads. As a Special Projects Coordinator, you’ll support a maintenance section responsible for more than 700 lane miles of roadway, coordinating people, equipment, materials, and resources to keep transportation infrastructure safe, efficient, and well maintained.

In this role, you’ll provide guidance to technical and clerical staff, coordinate maintenance contracts and projects, and work closely with government agencies, private partners, and the public. You’ll also play an important role in responding to emergency situations and addressing challenges that impact Texas roadways.

With a high level of autonomy, you’ll have the opportunity to solve problems, establish priorities, coordinate resources, and help drive projects to successful completion. Your work will have a visible impact on the roads and rights‑of‑way that connect communities and keep Texas moving.

If you enjoy problem-solving, coordination, collaboration, and making a difference, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work while helping create safer, more reliable transportation for Texans.

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Kerrville Area/Maint Office 1832 N SIDNEY BAKER Kerrville 78028

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Onsite only. May be required to work hours other than 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Coordinates and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of specialized maintenance and technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for a project.
• Coordinates with local authorities to develop/implement traffic management plans for special events and incidents including the handling and disposal of hazardous material spills on the highways; responds as required to perform these functions.
• Coordinates assignments and oversees the work of special jobs and contracted crews.
  Coordinates with Intelligent Transportation System personnel on incidents and traffic problems.
• Coordinates scheduling of equipment, materials, and personnel necessary for a project
• Coordinates inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment, monthly safety related inspections, and completes safety incident related reports.
• Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for a project.
• Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
• Inspects maintenance contract work.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Performs some administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Prepares daily and weekly work schedules.
• Operates light and heavy roadway equipment.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

5 years of experience in roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or 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:

Commercial Driver Certificate

Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at time of application.

• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training professional and technical staff
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• 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
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
  

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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec VI State Job Code/s : 9310

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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.