Maintenance Section Assistant- Muleshoe (Bailey County)

Texas Department of Transportation; Muleshoe (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 and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Muleshoe, TX seeks a Maintenance Section Assistant to support daily maintenance activities, lead crews, and ensure safe, reliable roadways across Bailey County. This on-site role offers hands-on work and opportunities to impact community infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting the section supervisor, budgeting support, permits, records, and equipment operation; requires a HS diploma and 6 years in roadway maintenance, with a nonexempt, full-time

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 6 years of roadway maintenance or construction experience.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may be made with related college education or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors to keep a safe driving thoroughfare in Bailey County.
• Lead daily work assignments and provide updates to the supervisor; support team members' development.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment as needed to maintain roadways.
• Assist in budgeting for the maintenance section and in estimating driveway size for drainage work.
• Complete reports on damaged railings and bridges and maintain records of materials and personnel.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and ensure operational coverage during supervisor absences.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Section Assistant - Muleshoe (Bailey County)

Job ID: 2602925

TxDOT's Bailey County needs a Maintenance Section Assistant! We are more than just paving roads, we are building essential connections and ensuring the safety of our communities, one mile at a time. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure that keeps Texas moving. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the daily maintenance activities that preserve our roadways. We are looking for individuals who possess a strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and an eye for detail. If you have a knack for making things run smoothly, a dedication to quality work, and a desire to be part of a team that feels like family, then this position is for you! Help us build something great and keep Texas roads safe for everyone.

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Bailey County Maintenance 2401 W AMERICAN BLVD Muleshoe 79347

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40 Hours Per Week, as specified: other non-standard hours, Holidays, weekends

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 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.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• May assist with survey related activities.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• 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 to 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
• Commercial Driver's License
• 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
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Using light highway equipment
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• 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 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/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• 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.

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)

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.