Maintenance Section Assistant

Texas Department of Transportation; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Mntnce Spec VII to assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors for a safe, efficient road network within a designated area. You will lead maintenance teams, respond to emergencies, and handle routine operations independently while escalating unusual issues to the supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six years in roadway maintenance or related work, with a valid Class A CDL

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction-related work.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may be made with related college education or relevant technical training.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of application; tanker endorsement required within 120 calendar days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation for the section.
• Assist the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel for section projects.
• Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
• Ensure all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handle public complaints.
• Inspect road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by crews and contractors.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Serve as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments and providing input on team members’ career conversations; approve leave requests to ensure coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Public relations

Incident management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VII

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• 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
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of application. Additionally, must obtain an 'N' (Tanker) endorsement within 120 calendar days of hire.

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Extensive knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of incident management procedures
• Expert skill in scheduling work assignments
• Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Proficient skill in maintaining a safe working environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• 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
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

• Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
• 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