Maintenance Section Assistant - Burnet Maintenance (Austin District)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

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 Burnet, TX is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant to support the Austin District. The role supervises crews and contractors, coordinates daily activities, and ensures roadway safety, with opportunities for leadership and emergency response experience.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, 6+ years in roadway maintenance, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of roadway maintenance or related field experience; substitution with college or technical training allowed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Knowledge of safety standards, traffic control devices, and incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance crews and contractors to ensure timely completion of roadwork.
• Coordinate daily work activities and equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous spills as needed to maintain roadway safety.
• Inspect road conditions and supervise performance of contractors in the field.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies, and personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Budget planning

Coordination

Experience 6+ years

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant - Burnet Maintenance (Austin District) (2602601)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant - Burnet Maintenance (Austin District) - ( 2602601 )

Position Information

All Signs Point to TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for one Maintenance Section Assistant based in Burnet, Texas. In this role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor by overseeing maintenance crews and contractors, coordinating daily work activities, and maintaining roadway safety standards. The position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently, and readiness to respond to emergency situations as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in transportation maintenance, crew leadership, and operational coordination.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Maintenance Section Assistant: A22 ($57,614.00 - $93,138.00/yearly)

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Burnet Co Area Engr/Maint Sect 3029 SH 29 EAST Burnet 78611

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

(4)-10 Hour Days: Mon - Thurs

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)

This position 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

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle

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 at time of hire

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

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

Incident management procedures

Using light highway equipment

Leading, assigning, reviewing. And monitoring the work of others

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

Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and 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 forg safetyimpactpositions. 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

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 7:54:32 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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

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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.