Maintenance Section Assistant – Special Crews (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (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% for Full‑

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin District is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant to support the Supervisor by overseeing crews and contractors, coordinating daily activities, and maintaining roadway safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, independent work, and readiness for emergencies.

Salary ranges from $57,614 to $93,138 yearly with full benefits. The position is full-time, onsite in Austin, with shift and travel expectations as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 6 YEARS of roadway maintenance or construction experience; substitutions possible for education.
• Valid driverôs license; Commercial Driver's License required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance crews and contractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities and resource needs.
• Lead emergency response to weather, accidents, and spills.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed on all projects.
• Inspect road conditions and work progress; report findings to supervisor.
• Operate light to heavy roadway equipment as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Emergency response

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant – Special Crews (Austin District) (2602944)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant – Special Crews (Austin District) - ( 2602944 )

All Signs Point to TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for oneMaintenance Section Assistant based inAustin, 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

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday-Thursday, (4) 10-hour days 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)

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.

The essential duties for a Maintenance Section Assistant are:

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

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

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. 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 required at time of hire

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

Budgeting methods and procedures

Using light highway equipment

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationship with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Maintaining a safe working environment

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

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

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. -

Must pass a drug test prior to employmentforsafetyimpactpositions. 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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Unposting Date

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.