Maintenance Section Assistant: South Travis Maintenance Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Alternative/Flexible schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100%

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Holistic wellness program with leave

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant based in Austin, Texas. The role leads a crew of Transportation Maintenance Technicians, assists the Maintenance Section Supervisor, and drives state vehicles as required.

Expect to coordinate with contractors and respond to emergencies, with a focus on safety and efficiency. office is in a high-demand transportation corridor; the position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 6+ years in roadway maintenance or construction, with substitution options.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL; ability to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting for the section and oversee crews and contractors.
• Schedule equipment, materials and personnel for section projects.
• Plan and implement emergency responses to weather, accidents, and spills.
• Ensure projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handle public complaints and inspect road work progress.
• Lead transportation maintenance crews and staff.
• Operate light and heavy roadway equipment as needed.
• Manage section in supervisor’s absence and approve leave.
• Provide updates to the supervisor and assist in career conversations.
• Report for duty quickly in emergencies and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Intermodal methods

Highway materials

Incident management

Scheduling

Admin support

Light highway equipment

Team leadership

Labor coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Handles public complaints

State Job Title/s

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 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
• Handles public complaints
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors
• Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor
• Serves as lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as 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 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 Class \"A\" Driver's License at time of hire.

Competencies

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Incident management procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing, and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Using light highway equipment
• 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 inside and outside environment conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently life or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

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

Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Position Information

TxDOT's South Travis Maintenance Office is looking for an Maintenance Section Assistant based in Austin, Texas. This position performs skilled transportation maintenance activities and leads a crew of Transportation Maintenance Technicians. This position reports to a Maintenance Section Supervisor and assists in administration of the maintenance section. The work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. The work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Salary Plan/Grade

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

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 11, 2026, 7:28:54 PM

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.