Maintenance Section Assistant - Sterling City

Texas Department of Transportation; Sterling City (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

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant in Sterling City to coordinate crews, equipment, and materials for roadway maintenance projects. The role supports the section supervisor and leads maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient operations across Sterling and nearby counties.

Responsibilities include planning emergency responses, enforcing safety guidelines, inspecting work progress, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or equivalent required.
• 6 years of roadway maintenance or construction experience; substitutions may be allowed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance section and contracted crews, including scheduling equipment, materials and personnel for section projects.
• Assist with planning and implementing emergency responses to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
• Ensure all projects follow established safety guidelines and inspect road conditions and work progress.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies and personnel; may operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Assist in budget preparation for the section and complete reports on damaged infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Assistant - Sterling City (2602018)

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant in the Sterling City Maintenance Office. This is a leadership position in the maintenance section and will help maintain the roads in Sterling and Glasscock Counties. Assistants coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects and work closely with the maintenance section supervisor. Experience gained in this position can provide opportunities for advancement within the department. If you're looking for a stable job with lots of paid time off, apply now!

Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sterling City, the county seat and only city in Sterling County, is a community with just over 1000 people enjoying the comfort and pleasure that can only be found in a small town. Find out more at: https://www.sterlingcitytexas.com/

Maintenance Section Assistant (A22): $4,801.16 - $7,761.50 monthly

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

Work Locations

Sterling City Maintenance Sect 5580 NORTH US 87 Sterling City 76951

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

Mon - Thurs, 7:00am - 5:30pm

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.

The essential duties for Maintenance Section Assistant include:

• 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.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.

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.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have or have obtained an "N" (tanker) endorsement and remove any transmission restriction within 60 calendar days from date of employment.
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• 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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise and vibration
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places, heat, and 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
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• 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.
• Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 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

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 1:51:47 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.