Position Information

TxDOT's Rockport Maintenance Section is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals who take pride in the work they do, can work as a team, and want to become part of the force behind the maintenance and repair of the best highway system in the nation. The Rockport Maintenance Section covers the maintenance and repair of roadways in the Aransas County area. With this, comes the opportunity to experience a vast array of challenges and advance your career while contributing to the safety of the traveling public of Texas. This position will support both the maintenance section and the Area Office, If you want to be a part of this team, come join us.

Benefits and Perks

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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical 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 administration of the maintenance section.
• Inspects roads while in route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.
• Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resource for complex questions and troubleshooting of problems;
• presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 fulltime 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement.

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.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording, meeting notes, record keeping and records management.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

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.
• A math simulation question will be part of the selection process..
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.