Maintenance Section Assistant III: San Marcos Maint. (Austin District)

Position Information

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TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant III based in San Marcos, TX. This position 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.

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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

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Position Description

This position 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 budget preparation for the section.
• 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.
• Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: 7 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

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
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• Using light highway equipment
• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• 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
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.