Maintenance Section Supervisor I - Rocksprings and Leakey

Texas Department of Transportation; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health premiums 100% for full-time

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance program

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Career development

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation's San Angelo District is seeking a Maintenance Section Supervisor I for Rocksprings and Leakey offices. You will lead roadway maintenance operations for Edwards County or Real County, plan and supervise crews, manage equipment and budgets, and coordinate emergency responses with safety as a priority.

You will oversee administrative matters, liaise with the public and officials, and develop your team for long-term growth while ensuring adherence to safety

Qualifications

• 7 years roadway maintenance or construction-related experience.
• Experience supervising technical and clerical employees.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate with governmental officials.

Responsibilities

• Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and completed work by crews/contractors.
• Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, accidents and hazmat spills.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates work needs with Area Engineer and district staff on a regular basis.
• Prepares and monitors the budget.
• Prioritizes and assigns projects to maintenance staff; ensures safety guidelines.

Skills

Public relations

Budgeting

Emergency response planning

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Class A CDL

Tanker endorsement (N)

Job description

• Handles public complaints.
• 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.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• 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: 7 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application.
• Must have or obtain "N” (tanker) endorsement and without transmission restriction within 60 calendar days from date of employment.

Competencies

• 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
• 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
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

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.
• 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 during emergency situations.
• 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.

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor I in both our Rocksprings and Leakey Maintenance Offices. This position will oversee all roadway maintenance operations for the 431 miles of US, state and farm to market roads in Edwards County OR the 395 miles of US, state and farm to market roads in Real County . As the Maintenance Section Supervisor, you will lead the crew, planning and assigning work, inspecting ongoing and completed projects, managing equipment and materials needed for all projects, managing budgets, addressing the concerns of the public, and handling administrative matters. You will also be tasked with managing emergency response to incidents and weather-related events with a focus on Safety at all times. If you have experience in roadway maintenance, enjoy working with the public, view safety as a priority, and have an interest in the long-term development of your crew.

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm

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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026, 4:09:51 PM

State Job Title/s

Manager III

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.