Assistant Maintenance Sect. Supervisor I or II

Position Information

TxDOT's Montgomery Maintenance Office is looking for an Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I or II based in Conroe, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.

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.

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

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

Supervises a group of maintenance and clerical employees responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Reports to a Maintenance Section Supervisor at a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio in accordance with the published rank sum. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires contact with the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

• Assigns and oversees the work of section and contracted crews; ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects maintenance contract work.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Oversees scheduling of equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• 5 years 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have one (1) year 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.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor II

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• 6 years 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have two (2) year 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.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Competencies:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Incident management procedures
  • Inventory/stock control procedures
  • Budgeting methods and procedures
• Expert skill in:
  • Operating light and heavy equipment
• Proficient skill in:
  • 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
  • Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Some skill in:
  • Supervising technical staff
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor II

Includes all competencies for Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I as well as:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Proficient skill in:
  • • Supervising technical staff

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Assistant Maintenance Section Supervisor I and II

• 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 above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• 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
• 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 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 - using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations.