Highway Maint Section Assistant I or II

Highway Maint Section Assistant I or II – (2404154) 

Position Information 

TxDOT is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant I or II in our Lamar Co. Maintenance in the Paris District. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.

If you enjoy working outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS! 

This job opening is for one Maintenance Section Assistant I or II depending on business need and applicant’s qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant’s position and pay.

Maintenance Section Assistant I – B19 vacanciesin.eu $48,244 – $76,028 yearly

Maintenance Section Assistant II – B20 vacanciesin.eu $51,158 – $81,351 yearly

Minimum Salary

: 48,244.00 

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00 

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Work Locations

: 

Paris/Lamar Co Ae/Maint 

3600 SW LOOP 286 

Paris 75460

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday – Friday vacanciesin.eu 7AM to 3:30PM vacanciesin.eu 40 Hrs Location Flexibility: Onsite 

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

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance vacanciesin.eu 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:

Maintenance Section Assistant I or II

• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• 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.
• Handles public complaints.
• 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: 

Maintenance Section Assistant I – 5 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work.

Maintenance Section Assistant II – 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:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Competencies:

Maintenance Section Assistant I

• 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
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Maintenance Section Assistant II

• Inventory/stock control procedures
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Maintenance Section Assistant I or II

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• 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
• 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
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Dec 11, 2024, 4:27:46 PM 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II State Job Code/s: 2128 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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