Maintenance Section Supervisor III - Burnet Maintenance Office (Austin Dist)

Texas Department of Transportation; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; 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‑

Job summary

TxDOT's Austin District seeks a Maintenance Section Supervisor III for Burnet, TX. This role leads a maintenance section, overseeing crews and contractors to keep more than 1,000 lane miles safe and functional.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, emergency response planning, and ensuring safety guidelines. The position requires a state vehicle and CDL, with on-site work at Burnet. It offers a full-time schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• 9 YEARS roadway maintenance or construction-related work.
• Must have 3 YEARS supervisory/managerial experience.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by 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 with the Area Engineer and district staff.
• Prepares and monitors the budget.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
• Trains other employees.
• Responds to emergency notification on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CDL

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Section Supervisor III - Burnet Maintenance Office (Austin Dist) (2602214)

Job Description

Maintenance Section Supervisor III - Burnet Maintenance Office (Austin Dist) - ( 2602214 )

Position Information

Make a Difference in your Community and Career!

Ready to take your career to the next level? TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor III in Burnet, TX. This position provides the opportunity to lead a group of highly motivated individuals and help achieve the District's maintenance goals.

This position includes great work life balance including rewarding work that oversees a 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. Consist of maintaining more than 1,000 lane miles in your respective area by handling a variety of responsibilities, including inspecting maintenance contract, materials and processes, as well as performing roadway repairs, equipment operation and traffic control. Become part of a winning team and help keep our roads clean and safe. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make Texas roads safer for you and your family while building an exciting career, let's talk!

Come help us keep Texas moving and safe by supporting agency projects and initiatives.

Minimum Salary

76,530.00

Maximum Salary

129,430.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Burnet Co Area Engr/Maint Sect 3029 SH 29 EAST Burnet 78611

Travel

Yes, 5% of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40-hour work week - (4) 10-Hour Days, Mon-Thurs 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: Total Compensation Package.

Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This position 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. Consist of maintaining more than 1,000 lane miles in your respective area by handling a variety of responsibilities, including inspecting maintenance contract, materials and processes, as well as performing roadway repairs, equipment operation and traffic control.

• 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

• 9 YEARS roadway maintenance or construction-related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Must have 3 YEARS supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Safety Impact Certificate

• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 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
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• 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
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Manager

State Job Title/s : Manager V State Job Code/s : 1604

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.

When viewing the MOS codes, refer to the appropriate occupational category. The link above the EEO/ADA field on the 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.