Maintenance Section Assistant - Madison County

Maintenance Section Assistant

TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant to join us in our Madison County Maintenance Section. In this role, you'll help ensure safe and reliable roadways by assisting the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors within a designated area. You'll lead Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical, and clerical staff, while responding to emergency situations as needed. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently to maintain TxDOT's commitment to safety and service for the traveling public.

Minimum Salary: 57,614.00

Maximum Salary: 93,138.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Madison County Maint Section 910 NORTH MAY STREET Madisonville 77864

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day

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)

Position Description

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. Essential Duties: Assists in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways. 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. Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines. Handles public complaints. Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors. Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel. May operate light and heavy roadway equipment. Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor. 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. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Commercial Driver Certificate Commercial Driver's License Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Maintenance contract inspection procedures Considerable knowledge of Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Expert skill in Scheduling work assignments Proficient skill in 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 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 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 Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions. 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

Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management