Maintenance Section Assistant - Georgetown Maintenance (Austin District)

Taleo; Georgetown (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%

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant in Georgetown. This role involves supporting the Maintenance Section Supervisor, overseeing crews, and ensuring roadway safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and at least 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to respond to emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work.
• Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of safety standards and traffic devices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance crews and contractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure safety standards.
• Assist with emergency responses and inspections.

Skills

Leadership skills

Roadway maintenance

Operational coordination

Emergency response

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

State vehicle operations

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant - Georgetown Maintenance (Austin District) (2602597)

Maintenance Section Assistant - Georgetown Maintenance (Austin District) - ( 2602597 )

Position Information

All Signs Point to TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for one Maintenance Section Assistant based in Georgetown, 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

Georgetown-Willmsn Co Ae/Maint 2727 SOUTH AUSTIN AVE Georgetown 78627

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

Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors

Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff

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 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 duties 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
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridges construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Incident management procedures
• Public relations for maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Maintain a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• 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 noise
• Subject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• 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

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 10:49:43 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.

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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.