Position Information

Do you like supporting your co-workers and providing excellent customer service? Are you organized and able to perform clerical tasks? If you are able to work independently, this may be the job for you!

TxDOT's Wichita Falls District is looking for a Maintenance Support Tech I or II (Administrative Assistant) in our Gainesville Maintenance Section.

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

Performs administrative support-related work in a maintenance office or district headquarters. Work requires contact with private entities.

Essential Duties:

Maintenance Support Tech I:

• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and serves as receptionist or front
  
  desk assistant.
• Assists district personnel with annual inventory of supplies, stockpiles and minor equipment.
• Conducts monthly spot inventories, verifies inventory findings, reconciles and coordinates with Business Services on
  
  adjustments needed.
• Maintains and updates office files/records/logs and a wide variety of automated systems in support of per budgeting, maintenance, inventory, contracts, purchasing, travel information, and/or permitting activities.
• Maintains radio contact with field units; responds to assists with emergency situations as required.
• Reviews, prepares and negotiates applicable program purchases for services, office materials, supplies, tools and equipment and monitors contracts.
• Processes receipts and invoices for payment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Maintenance Support Tech II include:

• Maintains materials inventory.
• Researches and compiles information for reports or inquiries and assists in organizing, coordinating and preparing written or statistical reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education for Maintenance Support Tech I and II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: Maintenance Support Tech I: None Maintenance Support Tech II: 1 YEAR in administrative or clerical support, customer service, or related experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Maintenance Support Tech I include:

Some knowledge of:

• Office management practices and procedures.
• Inventory/stock control procedures.
• Purchasing methods and procedures.

Some skill in:

• Maintaining effective working relationships with other.
• Dealing courteously and effectively with the public.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Show initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.

Additional competencies for Maintenance Support Tech II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Ability to:

Maintain composure when handling problems, stressful situations, continuous change or unexpected developments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for Maintenance Support Tech I and II:

• 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.
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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