Maintenance Section Assistant II-Lincoln (Austin District)

Position Information

Do you like to work outside? Are you self-motivated? Are you looking to grow and obtain additional skills in highway maintenance work?

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant II based in Lincoln, Texas. This position assists the 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 Chief, 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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Recruitment Bonus Available!

You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5000 if you have a Class "A" CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-months of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus.

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

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 Chief, 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.
• 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: 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of employment.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate

Competencies:

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• 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 working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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 vibration
• 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
• 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.
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• 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
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• 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
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• 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 visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• 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.
  • 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 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.