Position Information

TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant in Marshall , TX.

This position helps lead a team of Roadway Maintenance Technicians to make roads safer while gaining additional skills in leadership and roadway maintenance work . At TxDOT, safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our strong safety culture starts with you and the team you will lead . As a Maintenance Section Assistant , you will report to the Maintenance Section Supervisor and assist with tasks of the section. You will also be working with private entities on TxDOT's behalf. If you are ready to grow an exciting career, lets talk!

TxDOT Job Title

Salary Group; Range

Maint Section Assistant I

B19; $45,244 - $72,408

Maint Section Assistant II

B20; $48,158 - $77,477

Maint Section Assistant III

B21; $51,278 - $82,901

This position is for a Maint Section Assistant I, II or III. 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 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 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.
• Assists in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• 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 assist with survey related activities.
• 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.
• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: MSA I = 5 years experience*; MSA II = 6 years experience*; MSA III = 7 years experience*

*Experience must be in roadway maintenance or construction related work.

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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)
• Must have or have obtained an "N" endorsement within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial driver's license (CDL) with "N" endorsement

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures

Skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using light highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• 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
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching- extending hand(s) and arms(s) in any direction
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing- perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity- operate motor vehicles and/or 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 on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.