Maintenance Section Supervisor I,II,III
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Section Supervisor at the Denton County Maintenance Office in the Dallas District. Lead a team to inspect, plan, and coordinate roadway maintenance, ensuring safety and timely completion of projects.
This role requires supervision experience, strong planning skills, and ability to respond to emergencies. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within TxDOT’s statewide network.
Qualifications
- HS graduate or equivalent for Maintenance Section Supervisor I–III.
- Experience in roadway maintenance or construction-related work.
Responsibilities
- Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
- Handles public complaints.
- Inspects road conditions and work in progress by crews and contractors.
- Trains other employees.
- Plans, schedules and coordinates work with Area Engineer.
- Prepares and monitors the budget.
- Coordinates emergency response to inclement weather and incidents.
Skills
Education
Tools
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
- 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
- Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
- Handles public complaints.
- Inspects road conditions, work‑in‑progress and work completed by the crews and contractors
- Trains other employees
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- 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.
- Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.
- 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.
- Education: Maintenance Section Supervisor I, II, III: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
- Experience:
7 years roadway maintenance or construction‑related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Related college education or relevatn technical training may be substiuted for experience on a year per year basis.
Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
- No supervisory experience required.
8 years 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
- Must have 3 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
9 years 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
- Must have 3 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
- Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Extensive knowledge of:
- Budgeting methods and procedures
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Incident management procedures
Expert skill in:
- Supervising technical staff
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficent skill in:
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to:
- Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
- 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/or 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
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways- GC01: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- 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
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
- Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
- 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.
- Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond during emergency situations.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor III for the Denton County Maintenance Office in the Dallas District. If you have supervision skills, enjoy working outdoors and want to make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends then this is the job for YOU! Your role will be crucial in responding to emergencies, ensuring the safety and upkeep of our roadways. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead a team committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and help us keep Texas moving safely.
Maintenance Section Supervisor I B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00 /year
Maintenance Section Supervisor II B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00 /year
Maintenance Section Supervisor III B26: $76,530.00 - $129,430.00 /year
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
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)
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
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Sep 11, 2026, 7:36:15 AM
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To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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 19 90.
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