Maintenance Section Assistant - Amarillo E-Way

Texas Department of Transportation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; 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

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in the Amarillo District seeks a Maintenance Section Assistant for the Amarillo E-Way to support the Maintenance Section Supervisor by coordinating crews, guiding day-to-day work, and ensuring safe, efficient operations within a designated area. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to work independently, and readiness to respond to emergencies.

A High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of roadway maintenance experience are expected; a CDL Class A is

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work; substitutions allowed for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Oversees the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Commercial Driver Certificate

Class A CDL

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant - Amarillo E-Way (2602210)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant - Amarillo E-Way - ( 2602210 )

Position Information: We’re hiring a Maintenance Section Assistant for our E-Way Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. Step into a key leadership role, helping oversee roadway maintenance operations that keep the traveling public safe. In this position, you’ll support the Maintenance Section Supervisor by coordinating crews, providing day-to-day guidance, and ensuring work is completed efficiently across a designated service area. Ideal candidates are strong leaders who can work independently, respond to emergency situations when needed, and serve as a trusted resource for maintenance staff while making a meaningful impact on their community.

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

90,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Amarillo Ae Office 8401 S FM 1541 Amarillo 79110

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays

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 Assistant in supporting the 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.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Licences and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Commercial Driver Certificate

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Extensive knowledge of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Considerable knowledge of

• Incident management procedures
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• 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 environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

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.

*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 VII State Job Code/s: 9311

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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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.