Maintenance Section Assistant- Hondo

Texas Department of Transportation; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; 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 Op

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Hondo, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant to support the Hondo Maintenance Office. The role involves assisting the supervisor with budget, scheduling crews and equipment, and coordinating emergency responses to weather events and incidents.

The position requires 6 years of roadway maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license with a CDL-N endorsement.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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; presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests ensure operational coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant- Hondo (2602282)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant- Hondo - ( 2602282 )

Position Information

The Hondo Maintenance Office is located in Medina county just west of San Antonio. Our Maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining over 800 lane miles, including the major corridors on US 90 and IH 35. We use practices such as base repair, maintainer level up, pothole repair, sign/delineation maintenance, and other operations to keep state roadways safe for the traveling public.

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hondo Area/Maintenance Office 625 SH 173 Hondo 78861

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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.
• 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 of problems; presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests 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

Valid Commercial Driver's License with an "N" endorsement.

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and 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
• Incident management procedures
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• 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

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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

Sep 1, 2026, 10:05:55 PM

Unposting Date: Sep 18, 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.