Maintenance Section Assistant - Vega

Taleo; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave

Health Premiums

Tuition Assistance

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development

Job summary

TxDOT is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant for the Vega Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. You will supervise road maintenance operations and ensure public safety while supporting the Maintenance Section Supervisor.

The role requires excellent leadership skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Join us at TxDOT and benefit from our employee-centric programs, including comprehensive health benefits and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Commercial Driver Certificate with Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in overseeing road maintenance work.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Train employees on equipment and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Public relations

Budgeting

Transportation maintenance

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Light highway equipment

Job description

Job Description

Position Information We're hiring a Maintenance Section Assistant for our Vega Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. This leadership role helps oversee roadway maintenance operations and keep the traveling public safe. This position supports the Maintenance Section Supervisor by coordinating crews, providing day-to-day guidance, and ensuring work is completed efficiently across a designated service area. Ideal candidates are strong leaders who can work independently, respond to emergency situations when needed, and serve as a trusted resource for maintenance staff while making a meaningful impact on their community.

Minimum Salary

57,614.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Anticipated Starting Salary : 76,800.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Oldham Co Maint Sec 606 W VEGA BLVD Vega 79092

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day

Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30

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)

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 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.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• 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.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• 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

Class A Commercial Driver\'s License

Extensive knowledge of

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in 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
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable knowledge of

• Incident management procedures

Budgeting methods and procedures

• Using light highway equipment
• 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
• 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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• 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
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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

Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions. 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 report to duty within 45 minutes from being called out
• Required to respond on nights and weekends in emergency situations.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to respond during emergency operations.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours

Job

Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type

Job Type: Standard

Job Level

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 5, 2026, 5:01:06 PM

Unposting Date: Oct 20, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec VII State Job Code/s : 9311

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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.