Maintenance Section Assistant

Taleo; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Schedules

Paid Leave

Full Health Coverage

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

TxDOT in Bonham, TX is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant to support the Fannin County maintenance team. The role focuses on assisting the supervisor, coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to keep roadways safe and passable.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-site operations and a 40-hour week. Requirements include a high school diploma and 6 years of roadway maintenance or related experience, valid driver's license, and CDL or related certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 years of roadway maintenance or construction experience.
• Experience can be substituted with related college education or technical training on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license; driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver Certificate and CDL required.
• Knowledge of highway/bridge materials and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Budgeting methods and procedures.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing crews and contracted workers.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
• Schedule equipment, materials and personnel for section projects.
• Train employees on equipment use and procedures.
• Lead daily work assignments and provide updates to the supervisor; approve leave requests to ensure coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant (2602623)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant - ( 2602623 )

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant in the Paris District. This position is at the Fannin County Maintenance Section located in Bonham, TX. Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets.

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Fannin Co Maint/Const Office 2405 N CENTER Bonham 75418

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday | 7AM to 3:30PM | 40 Hrs Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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 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.
• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• 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:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver Certificate
• Commercial Driver's License
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Incident management procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Using light highway equipment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking level; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• 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

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026, 5:00:39 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec VII State Job Code/s : 9311

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.

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.