Maintenance Section Assistant- Mason (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

TxDOT's Austin District invites you to join our team as a Maintenance Section Assistant in Mason, Texas. You will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor and lead a team of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical experts, and clerical staff to ensure safe driving conditions across the county.

You’ll lead daily operations, respond to emergency notifications, and handle assignments independently while ensuring high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 6 YEARS of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting for the section and oversee crew needs.
• Oversee work of maintenance/contracted crews including scheduling equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Plan and implement emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and spills.
• Lead daily operations and serve as a resource for complex questions.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies, and personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Emergency response

Scheduling

Public communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Transportation Mntnce Spec VII

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Handles public complaints.
• Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resources 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. 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license at time of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver Certificate
• Commercial Driver's License at time of hire

Competencies

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used n intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• 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
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Incident management procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• 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 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
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity- operate motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment

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 be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position

Position Information

TxDOT's Austin District invites you to join our team as a Maintenance Section Assistant in Mason, Texas! Are you passionate about maintaining safe and efficient roadways? Join our Mason team as a Maintenance Section Assistant I. In this vital role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing a dedicated team of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical experts, and clerical staff to ensure smooth and safe driving conditions throughout the county.

You’ll lead daily operations, respond to emergency notifications, and handle assignments independently while ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality. If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact on the roads and communities you serve.

Come help us keep Texas moving safely, one project at a time!

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)

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 1, 2026, 12:00:00 AM

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VII

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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Applicant Information

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.

Additional Applicant Information