Maintenance Section Supervisor I/II - George West

Texas Department of Transportation; George West (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health premiums paid for full-time

Tuition Assistance

On-the-Job Training

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Live Oak County seeks a proactive Maintenance Section Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintenance and preservation of the transportation network in South Texas. The role requires coordinating with district staff, planning budgets, and ensuring safety compliance on both light and heavy equipment.

The position offers a clear path to leadership, with responsibilities that include overseeing office activities, human resources, public relations, and

Qualifications

• Must have 7 years roadway maintenance or construction-related work for Supervisor I.
• Must have 8 years roadway maintenance or construction-related work with 3 years supervisory/managerial experience for Supervisor II.
• Related college education or technical training may substitute for experience year-for-year.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL with N Tank endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
• Handles public complaints.
• Plans emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazmat spills affecting area roadways.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates personnel, equipment, and materials with the Area Engineer and district staff.
• Prepares and monitors the budget.

Skills

Public relations

Budgeting

Scheduling work

Supervising staff

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

• Handles public complaints.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
• Handles public complaints.
• Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.
• Prepares and monitors the budget.
• Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.
• Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
• Trains other employees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Maintenance Section Supervisor I: 7 years roadway maintenance or construction-related work.

Maintenance Section Supervisor II: 8 years roadway maintenance or construction-related work. Must have 3 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

(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) with N Tank endorsement

Competencies

Competencies for the Maintenance Section Supervisor I

• 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
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Supervising technical staff
• Scheduling work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others needs.

Additional competencies for the Maintenance Section Supervisor II (In addition to the above)

• Using light highway equipment
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• 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
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

• 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 weekends and 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 provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Position Information

Lead the Future of Transportation in Live Oak County. The George West Maintenance Section is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader to oversee the maintenance and preservation of the transportation network serving Live Oak County in the Corpus Christi District. This is more than a maintenance role, it's an opportunity to inspire teams, champion safety, embrace innovation, and develop creative solutions that improve the driving experience for the communities we serve. If you're passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and finding better ways to get the job done, join us and help shape the future of transportation in South Texas.

Annual Salary Grade/Range

Maintenance Section Supervisor I: B24 $75,000 - $96,500 annually

Maintenance Section Supervisor II: B25 $80,000- $103,000 annually

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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 9:48:19 AM

State Job Title/s

Manager III, IV

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.

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.